TN MPJE Practice Questions with
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To assist the Board of Pharmacy in enforcing pharmaceutical laws, the board must employ
investigators who: - ANSWERS-Are pharmacists
Pharmacy Tech, takes a call from a physician who is calling in a new prescription for a patient.
Pharmacy Tech may receive the new prescription as long as he is: - ANSWERS-Certified
Pharmacist has been asked by the Tennessee Board of Pharmacy's peer review committee to
provide information regarding the competency of PharmD. Pharmacist provides factual
information that he believes to be true. As a result of their investigation, the Board revokes
PharmD's license. PharmD sues Pharmacist for defamation. As part of the defamation lawsuit,
PharmD requests a copy of the information given by Pharmacist to the Board. PharmD is: -
ANSWERS-Not entitled to receive the information because it is privileged. Testimony given to
board is privileged. Privileged = disclosure of information cannot be compelled, even by a court
of law. This info is not a public record and is not available under court subpoena for discovery
proceedings.
Nurse practitioners and physician assistants are prohibited from: - ANSWERS-Writing a rx order
for any medication if the sole purpose is to cause an abortion
Pharmacist receives an electronic order from an individual practitioner for a Schedule III drug.
Pharmacy cannot fill the order because it is out of stock of the drug ordered. Pharmacist should:
- ANSWERS-Decline to fill order at this time because the drug is not in stock
A pharmacist realizes that the pharmacy's stock of Schedule II drugs is too high. The pharmacist
decides to return half of the Schedule II drugs in stock to the manufacturer. To return the excess
stock: - ANSWERS-Manufacturer send Pharmacist the appropriate order form keeping copy 3;
Pharmacist keeps copy 1 and sends copy 2 to DEA
,Scheduled listed chemical products include products that: - ANSWERS-According to 21 USCS §
802 (45) (A), the term scheduled listed chemical product means, "subject to subparagraph (B), a
product that--
(i) contains ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, or phenylpropanolamine; and
(ii) may be marketed or distributed lawfully in the United States under the Federal, Food, Drug,
and Cosmetic Act as a nonprescription drug.
Each reference in clause (i) to ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, or phenylpropanolamine includes
each of the salts, optical isomers, and salts of optical isomers of such chemical.
(B) Such term does not include a product described in subparagraph (A) if the product contains
a chemical specified in such subparagraph that the Attorney General has under section 201(a)
[21 USCS § 811(a)] added to any of the schedules under section 202(c) [21 USCS § 812(c)]. In the
absence of such scheduling by the Attorney General, a chemical specified in such subparagraph
may not be considered to be a controlled substance."
The Administrator of the DEA added the drug PainBeGone to Schedule III effective October 24,
2016. PainBeGone had not been listed in any schedule prior to that date. Pharmacy's most
recent inventory was December 31, 2014. Pharmacy: - ANSWERS-Must inventory its stock of
PainBeGone on October 24, 2016
A pharmacist realizes that the pharmacy's stock of controlled substances is dwindling faster
than prescription orders justify. After laying a clever trap, the pharmacist catches a pharmacy
tech in the act of stealing from bulk containers of controlled substances. Under the federal
Controlled Substance Act, the pharmacist must report the theft to the DEA on form: - ANSWERS-
106 within one business day of discovering the theft
106 - loss/theft
107 - loss of a listed chemical
Registration for a DEA number is based upon the: - ANSWERS-Independent activity or activities
engaged in by the registrant
,A pharmacy must renew its DEA registration to dispense controlled substances every: -
ANSWERS-3 years. Thinks 3 letters in DEA
A new pharmacist has been hired at the local pharmacy. The Pharmacist-in-Charge needs to
take inventory of the C-II and C-III medications that are in stock with the new pharmacist when
she starts work. Pharmacists may estimate the number of units remaining in opened containers
of: - ANSWERS-Fiorinal, 1000 count
In determining the number of units of each finished form of a controlled substance in a
commercial container that has been opened, the dispenser or researcher shall do as follows:
(i) If the substance is listed in Schedules I or II, make an exact count or measure of the contents;
or
(ii) If the substance is listed in Schedule III, IV, or V, make an estimated count or measure of the
contents, unless the container holds more than 1,000 tablets or capsules in which case he/she
must make an exact count of the contents.
For controlled substances in a commercial container, carton, crate, drum, or other receptacle
that has been opened: If the substance is listed in Schedule I or II, make an exact count or
measure of the contents; or if the substance is listed in Schedule III, IV, or V, make an estimated
count or measure of the contents, unless the container holds more than 1,000 tablets or
capsules in which case an exact count of the contents shall be made; or
Under the CSA, a pharmacy, as a registered dispenser, my engage in the coincident activity of: -
ANSWERS-Conducting research and instructional activities with those controlled substances for
which registration was granted (?)
A pharmacist is most likely to receive a prescription from a qualifying physician under the Drug
Addiction Treatment Act for long-term therapy for: - ANSWERS-Buprenorphine-Naloxone tablets
, Patient requests a product that contains ephedrine from the Pharmacist. Pharmacist sells
Patient a package that contains 1.3 grams of ephedrine. Patient returns later that day to
purchase more. How much ephedrine may pharmacist sell Patient at this time under federal
law? - ANSWERS-
The Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act regulates: - ANSWERS-The OTC sales of any
product that contains precursor chemicals to manufacture methamphetamine
Pharmacist must return all unused DEA Forms 222 to the nearest DEA office when the
purchaser: - ANSWERS-1. Ceases legal existence
2. Changes addresses as shown on the registration
3. Has its registration suspended or revoked for all schedule II CS
Pharmacist is selling her pharmacy. She has operated her business as a sole proprietor and the
buyer will also operate it as a sole proprietor. The buyer intends to keep the same name, Done
Rite Pharmacy. With respect to the DEA registration, Buyer must: - ANSWERS-Apply for a new
registration number at least 14 days in advance of the transfer because the pharmacy will be a
new business legally
The advertising to the general public of OTC drugs is under the regulatory responsibilities of the:
- ANSWERS-FTC only
Before the FDA may classify a medication as a prescription drug, it must show that: - ANSWERS-
1. It could harm the patient if not taken under the supervision of a physician
2. A patient who takes the drug for a condition that cannot be cured will suffer ham because of
the delay in seeing a physician in reliance on the drug
The Board of Pharmacy receives several complaints about Pharmacist, who recently began
working for Pharmacy. The BOP has no record of Pharmacist's license. The BOP should: -
ANSWERS-Petition the court to enjoin Pharmacist from continuing to practice in TN. The board
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To assist the Board of Pharmacy in enforcing pharmaceutical laws, the board must employ
investigators who: - ANSWERS-Are pharmacists
Pharmacy Tech, takes a call from a physician who is calling in a new prescription for a patient.
Pharmacy Tech may receive the new prescription as long as he is: - ANSWERS-Certified
Pharmacist has been asked by the Tennessee Board of Pharmacy's peer review committee to
provide information regarding the competency of PharmD. Pharmacist provides factual
information that he believes to be true. As a result of their investigation, the Board revokes
PharmD's license. PharmD sues Pharmacist for defamation. As part of the defamation lawsuit,
PharmD requests a copy of the information given by Pharmacist to the Board. PharmD is: -
ANSWERS-Not entitled to receive the information because it is privileged. Testimony given to
board is privileged. Privileged = disclosure of information cannot be compelled, even by a court
of law. This info is not a public record and is not available under court subpoena for discovery
proceedings.
Nurse practitioners and physician assistants are prohibited from: - ANSWERS-Writing a rx order
for any medication if the sole purpose is to cause an abortion
Pharmacist receives an electronic order from an individual practitioner for a Schedule III drug.
Pharmacy cannot fill the order because it is out of stock of the drug ordered. Pharmacist should:
- ANSWERS-Decline to fill order at this time because the drug is not in stock
A pharmacist realizes that the pharmacy's stock of Schedule II drugs is too high. The pharmacist
decides to return half of the Schedule II drugs in stock to the manufacturer. To return the excess
stock: - ANSWERS-Manufacturer send Pharmacist the appropriate order form keeping copy 3;
Pharmacist keeps copy 1 and sends copy 2 to DEA
,Scheduled listed chemical products include products that: - ANSWERS-According to 21 USCS §
802 (45) (A), the term scheduled listed chemical product means, "subject to subparagraph (B), a
product that--
(i) contains ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, or phenylpropanolamine; and
(ii) may be marketed or distributed lawfully in the United States under the Federal, Food, Drug,
and Cosmetic Act as a nonprescription drug.
Each reference in clause (i) to ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, or phenylpropanolamine includes
each of the salts, optical isomers, and salts of optical isomers of such chemical.
(B) Such term does not include a product described in subparagraph (A) if the product contains
a chemical specified in such subparagraph that the Attorney General has under section 201(a)
[21 USCS § 811(a)] added to any of the schedules under section 202(c) [21 USCS § 812(c)]. In the
absence of such scheduling by the Attorney General, a chemical specified in such subparagraph
may not be considered to be a controlled substance."
The Administrator of the DEA added the drug PainBeGone to Schedule III effective October 24,
2016. PainBeGone had not been listed in any schedule prior to that date. Pharmacy's most
recent inventory was December 31, 2014. Pharmacy: - ANSWERS-Must inventory its stock of
PainBeGone on October 24, 2016
A pharmacist realizes that the pharmacy's stock of controlled substances is dwindling faster
than prescription orders justify. After laying a clever trap, the pharmacist catches a pharmacy
tech in the act of stealing from bulk containers of controlled substances. Under the federal
Controlled Substance Act, the pharmacist must report the theft to the DEA on form: - ANSWERS-
106 within one business day of discovering the theft
106 - loss/theft
107 - loss of a listed chemical
Registration for a DEA number is based upon the: - ANSWERS-Independent activity or activities
engaged in by the registrant
,A pharmacy must renew its DEA registration to dispense controlled substances every: -
ANSWERS-3 years. Thinks 3 letters in DEA
A new pharmacist has been hired at the local pharmacy. The Pharmacist-in-Charge needs to
take inventory of the C-II and C-III medications that are in stock with the new pharmacist when
she starts work. Pharmacists may estimate the number of units remaining in opened containers
of: - ANSWERS-Fiorinal, 1000 count
In determining the number of units of each finished form of a controlled substance in a
commercial container that has been opened, the dispenser or researcher shall do as follows:
(i) If the substance is listed in Schedules I or II, make an exact count or measure of the contents;
or
(ii) If the substance is listed in Schedule III, IV, or V, make an estimated count or measure of the
contents, unless the container holds more than 1,000 tablets or capsules in which case he/she
must make an exact count of the contents.
For controlled substances in a commercial container, carton, crate, drum, or other receptacle
that has been opened: If the substance is listed in Schedule I or II, make an exact count or
measure of the contents; or if the substance is listed in Schedule III, IV, or V, make an estimated
count or measure of the contents, unless the container holds more than 1,000 tablets or
capsules in which case an exact count of the contents shall be made; or
Under the CSA, a pharmacy, as a registered dispenser, my engage in the coincident activity of: -
ANSWERS-Conducting research and instructional activities with those controlled substances for
which registration was granted (?)
A pharmacist is most likely to receive a prescription from a qualifying physician under the Drug
Addiction Treatment Act for long-term therapy for: - ANSWERS-Buprenorphine-Naloxone tablets
, Patient requests a product that contains ephedrine from the Pharmacist. Pharmacist sells
Patient a package that contains 1.3 grams of ephedrine. Patient returns later that day to
purchase more. How much ephedrine may pharmacist sell Patient at this time under federal
law? - ANSWERS-
The Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act regulates: - ANSWERS-The OTC sales of any
product that contains precursor chemicals to manufacture methamphetamine
Pharmacist must return all unused DEA Forms 222 to the nearest DEA office when the
purchaser: - ANSWERS-1. Ceases legal existence
2. Changes addresses as shown on the registration
3. Has its registration suspended or revoked for all schedule II CS
Pharmacist is selling her pharmacy. She has operated her business as a sole proprietor and the
buyer will also operate it as a sole proprietor. The buyer intends to keep the same name, Done
Rite Pharmacy. With respect to the DEA registration, Buyer must: - ANSWERS-Apply for a new
registration number at least 14 days in advance of the transfer because the pharmacy will be a
new business legally
The advertising to the general public of OTC drugs is under the regulatory responsibilities of the:
- ANSWERS-FTC only
Before the FDA may classify a medication as a prescription drug, it must show that: - ANSWERS-
1. It could harm the patient if not taken under the supervision of a physician
2. A patient who takes the drug for a condition that cannot be cured will suffer ham because of
the delay in seeing a physician in reliance on the drug
The Board of Pharmacy receives several complaints about Pharmacist, who recently began
working for Pharmacy. The BOP has no record of Pharmacist's license. The BOP should: -
ANSWERS-Petition the court to enjoin Pharmacist from continuing to practice in TN. The board
