Texas MPJE Questions and Answers |
Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct &
Verified
What is required before a pharmacist may compound medications for a patient?
✔✔Verify the prescription is valid and comply with USP compounding standards.
What must a pharmacy do when a new law affecting dispensing is passed?
✔✔Update policies and ensure staff are informed and trained.
How often must pharmacy technicians renew their registration in Texas?
✔✔Every two years.
What is required when a pharmacy changes its pharmacist-in-charge?
✔✔Notify the Board within 10 days of the change.
What must a pharmacist do when a prescription is unclear or incomplete?
✔✔Contact the prescriber for clarification before dispensing.
What is required before a pharmacy may dispense an emergency contraceptive without a
prescription?
✔✔Follow a Board-approved protocol or prescriber authorization.
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,What documentation is required for partial fills of Schedule II prescriptions for terminally ill
patients?
✔✔Record date, quantity dispensed, remaining balance, and patient status.
What is required for transferring Schedule III-V prescriptions between pharmacies?
✔✔Document the transfer date, drug, quantity, and both pharmacist signatures.
What must a pharmacy do before destroying expired controlled substances?
✔✔Document destruction with witness signatures and comply with Board rules.
What must a pharmacist do when a patient presents a forged prescription?
✔✔Refuse to dispense and report to law enforcement and the Board.
What is required when a pharmacy receives a drug recall notice?
✔✔Remove affected drugs immediately and document the action taken.
What must a pharmacist do before administering a vaccine to a minor?
✔✔Obtain parental or guardian consent in accordance with state law.
What is required for documenting sterile compounding procedures?
✔✔Log all ingredients, lot numbers, expiration dates, and preparation details.
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,How long must pharmacies retain controlled substance prescription records?
✔✔At least two years from the date of last dispensing.
What is required for transferring a prescription to another pharmacy when the patient moves?
✔✔Document the transfer and ensure the receiving pharmacy has all relevant information.
What must a pharmacist do if a controlled substance prescription is altered after dispensing?
✔✔Notify the prescriber and document corrective action.
What is required when performing an emergency refill for a maintenance drug?
✔✔Document the date, quantity dispensed, reason, and patient information.
What is required when a pharmacist detects a potential drug-drug interaction?
✔✔Counsel the patient and notify the prescriber before dispensing.
What must be done before filling a prescription for a controlled substance from another state?
✔✔Verify the prescription is valid and comply with Texas law.
What is required before dispensing medication to a patient with an allergy?
✔✔Check for contraindications and counsel the patient on risks.
What is required for a pharmacy to maintain a sterile compounding environment?
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, ✔✔Regular cleaning, certification of hoods, and monitoring of environmental parameters.
What must a pharmacist do if the pharmacy experiences a theft of controlled substances?
✔✔Report immediately to the Board, law enforcement, and document all details.
What is required for proper storage of temperature-sensitive medications?
✔✔Monitor temperatures continuously and record daily readings.
What must a pharmacist do when receiving a prescription for an unusual dosage form?
✔✔Verify the appropriateness with the prescriber before dispensing.
What is required for controlled substance disposal by a reverse distributor?
✔✔Document receipt, quantity, and destruction in accordance with Board rules.
What must a pharmacy do if it receives a medication order from an unlicensed prescriber?
✔✔Refuse to dispense and notify the Board.
What is required before a pharmacy technician may handle controlled substances?
✔✔Registration and authorization under Board supervision.
What must a pharmacist do before providing counseling to a patient via telepharmacy?
✔✔Verify patient identity and ensure privacy and compliance with laws.
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Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct &
Verified
What is required before a pharmacist may compound medications for a patient?
✔✔Verify the prescription is valid and comply with USP compounding standards.
What must a pharmacy do when a new law affecting dispensing is passed?
✔✔Update policies and ensure staff are informed and trained.
How often must pharmacy technicians renew their registration in Texas?
✔✔Every two years.
What is required when a pharmacy changes its pharmacist-in-charge?
✔✔Notify the Board within 10 days of the change.
What must a pharmacist do when a prescription is unclear or incomplete?
✔✔Contact the prescriber for clarification before dispensing.
What is required before a pharmacy may dispense an emergency contraceptive without a
prescription?
✔✔Follow a Board-approved protocol or prescriber authorization.
1
,What documentation is required for partial fills of Schedule II prescriptions for terminally ill
patients?
✔✔Record date, quantity dispensed, remaining balance, and patient status.
What is required for transferring Schedule III-V prescriptions between pharmacies?
✔✔Document the transfer date, drug, quantity, and both pharmacist signatures.
What must a pharmacy do before destroying expired controlled substances?
✔✔Document destruction with witness signatures and comply with Board rules.
What must a pharmacist do when a patient presents a forged prescription?
✔✔Refuse to dispense and report to law enforcement and the Board.
What is required when a pharmacy receives a drug recall notice?
✔✔Remove affected drugs immediately and document the action taken.
What must a pharmacist do before administering a vaccine to a minor?
✔✔Obtain parental or guardian consent in accordance with state law.
What is required for documenting sterile compounding procedures?
✔✔Log all ingredients, lot numbers, expiration dates, and preparation details.
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,How long must pharmacies retain controlled substance prescription records?
✔✔At least two years from the date of last dispensing.
What is required for transferring a prescription to another pharmacy when the patient moves?
✔✔Document the transfer and ensure the receiving pharmacy has all relevant information.
What must a pharmacist do if a controlled substance prescription is altered after dispensing?
✔✔Notify the prescriber and document corrective action.
What is required when performing an emergency refill for a maintenance drug?
✔✔Document the date, quantity dispensed, reason, and patient information.
What is required when a pharmacist detects a potential drug-drug interaction?
✔✔Counsel the patient and notify the prescriber before dispensing.
What must be done before filling a prescription for a controlled substance from another state?
✔✔Verify the prescription is valid and comply with Texas law.
What is required before dispensing medication to a patient with an allergy?
✔✔Check for contraindications and counsel the patient on risks.
What is required for a pharmacy to maintain a sterile compounding environment?
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, ✔✔Regular cleaning, certification of hoods, and monitoring of environmental parameters.
What must a pharmacist do if the pharmacy experiences a theft of controlled substances?
✔✔Report immediately to the Board, law enforcement, and document all details.
What is required for proper storage of temperature-sensitive medications?
✔✔Monitor temperatures continuously and record daily readings.
What must a pharmacist do when receiving a prescription for an unusual dosage form?
✔✔Verify the appropriateness with the prescriber before dispensing.
What is required for controlled substance disposal by a reverse distributor?
✔✔Document receipt, quantity, and destruction in accordance with Board rules.
What must a pharmacy do if it receives a medication order from an unlicensed prescriber?
✔✔Refuse to dispense and notify the Board.
What is required before a pharmacy technician may handle controlled substances?
✔✔Registration and authorization under Board supervision.
What must a pharmacist do before providing counseling to a patient via telepharmacy?
✔✔Verify patient identity and ensure privacy and compliance with laws.
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