[MISSOURI MPJE COMPLETE SET ACTUAL EXAM] – QUESTIONS
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1. A pharmacist receives a Schedule II electronic prescription for oxycodone from a licensed
Missouri prescriber. Before dispensing, which action is MOST appropriate?
A. Verify the patient’s diagnosis with the insurance company
B. Confirm the prescription meets DEA and Missouri electronic prescribing requirements
C. Require a written hard copy before filling
D. Dispense only a 7-day supply regardless of prescription directions
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Correct Answer: B. Confirm the prescription meets DEA and Missouri electronic prescribing
requirements
Rationale:
Electronic prescriptions for Schedule II medications are permitted when they comply with
federal DEA requirements and Missouri law. Pharmacists must ensure the prescription is valid,
securely transmitted, and issued by an authorized prescriber. A hard copy is not routinely
required, and supply limits depend on the clinical situation and applicable law.
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2. A Missouri pharmacy technician incorrectly enters the strength of a medication into the
pharmacy system. Who retains ultimate responsibility for verifying the final prescription
before dispensing?
A. Pharmacy technician supervisor
B. Pharmacy manager only
C. Staff pharmacist performing final verification
D. Prescribing practitioner
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Correct Answer: C. Staff pharmacist performing final verification
Rationale:
The pharmacist performing final verification is professionally and legally responsible for
ensuring prescription accuracy before dispensing. Technicians may assist with data entry and
,preparation, but pharmacists retain ultimate accountability for patient safety and regulatory
compliance.
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3. A patient requests an emergency refill of a noncontrolled maintenance medication after the
prescriber’s office closes. Under Missouri practice standards, what should the pharmacist do
FIRST?
A. Refuse the refill because no authorization exists
B. Dispense a 90-day supply immediately
C. Contact the DEA for permission
D. Use professional judgment to determine whether an emergency supply is appropriate
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Correct Answer: D. Use professional judgment to determine whether an emergency supply is
appropriate
Rationale:
Missouri pharmacists may use professional judgment in emergency refill situations for
continuity of care when interruption may harm the patient. The pharmacist should assess
medication history, urgency, and patient safety before dispensing an appropriate temporary
supply.
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4. Which medication requires the highest level of inventory accountability under federal
controlled substance regulations?
A. Alprazolam
B. Buprenorphine
C. Morphine
D. Testosterone
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Correct Answer: C. Morphine
Rationale:
Morphine is a Schedule II controlled substance requiring strict inventory, storage,
recordkeeping, and dispensing controls. Schedule II drugs carry the highest abuse potential
among commonly dispensed prescription medications.
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,5. A pharmacist identifies a forged prescription for hydrocodone. What is the MOST
appropriate immediate action?
A. Fill the prescription and notify the prescriber later
B. Confiscate the patient’s identification permanently
C. Contact law enforcement before evaluating the prescription
D. Refuse to dispense and follow pharmacy procedures for suspected fraud
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Correct Answer: D. Refuse to dispense and follow pharmacy procedures for suspected fraud
Rationale:
Pharmacists should not dispense suspected forged prescriptions. Proper procedures include
documenting concerns, notifying appropriate parties according to policy, and protecting
patient and staff safety. Permanent confiscation of identification is generally inappropriate.
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6. A Missouri pharmacist wants to transfer a Schedule III prescription to another pharmacy for
the first time. Which statement is correct?
A. Schedule III prescriptions may never be transferred
B. Transfers are allowed only once unless pharmacies share a real-time database
C. Transfers require DEA approval before processing
D. The original pharmacy must void all remaining refills
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Correct Answer: B. Transfers are allowed only once unless pharmacies share a real-time
database
Rationale:
Federal law allows a one-time transfer of Schedule III–V prescriptions unless pharmacies share
a real-time online database, in which case multiple transfers may be permitted. Accurate
documentation is required by both pharmacies.
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7. Which situation BEST demonstrates corresponding responsibility under controlled
substance law?
A. Dispensing early refills without review
B. Filling every prescription written by a licensed practitioner
C. Evaluating whether a controlled substance prescription appears legitimate and medically
, appropriate
D. Refusing all opioid prescriptions for new patients
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Correct Answer: C. Evaluating whether a controlled substance prescription appears legitimate
and medically appropriate
Rationale:
Corresponding responsibility means pharmacists share responsibility with prescribers to
ensure controlled substance prescriptions are issued for legitimate medical purposes.
Pharmacists must assess red flags and exercise professional judgment.
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8. A pharmacy intern counsels a patient independently without pharmacist involvement.
Which statement is MOST accurate?
A. This is always permitted under Missouri law
B. Counseling responsibilities may be delegated entirely to interns
C. Counseling is optional for all new prescriptions
D. Pharmacist supervision and involvement are required for intern activities
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Correct Answer: D. Pharmacist supervision and involvement are required for intern activities
Rationale:
Pharmacy interns may perform duties within their training and state regulations, but
pharmacist supervision remains required. Patient counseling responsibilities ultimately belong
to the pharmacist.
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9. Which record must generally be maintained separately from all other pharmacy records?
A. Schedule II controlled substance records
B. OTC purchase logs
C. Insurance reconciliation forms
D. Patient signature receipts
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Correct Answer: A. Schedule II controlled substance records
Rationale:
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1. A pharmacist receives a Schedule II electronic prescription for oxycodone from a licensed
Missouri prescriber. Before dispensing, which action is MOST appropriate?
A. Verify the patient’s diagnosis with the insurance company
B. Confirm the prescription meets DEA and Missouri electronic prescribing requirements
C. Require a written hard copy before filling
D. Dispense only a 7-day supply regardless of prescription directions
════════════════════
Correct Answer: B. Confirm the prescription meets DEA and Missouri electronic prescribing
requirements
Rationale:
Electronic prescriptions for Schedule II medications are permitted when they comply with
federal DEA requirements and Missouri law. Pharmacists must ensure the prescription is valid,
securely transmitted, and issued by an authorized prescriber. A hard copy is not routinely
required, and supply limits depend on the clinical situation and applicable law.
════════════════════
2. A Missouri pharmacy technician incorrectly enters the strength of a medication into the
pharmacy system. Who retains ultimate responsibility for verifying the final prescription
before dispensing?
A. Pharmacy technician supervisor
B. Pharmacy manager only
C. Staff pharmacist performing final verification
D. Prescribing practitioner
════════════════════
Correct Answer: C. Staff pharmacist performing final verification
Rationale:
The pharmacist performing final verification is professionally and legally responsible for
ensuring prescription accuracy before dispensing. Technicians may assist with data entry and
,preparation, but pharmacists retain ultimate accountability for patient safety and regulatory
compliance.
════════════════════
3. A patient requests an emergency refill of a noncontrolled maintenance medication after the
prescriber’s office closes. Under Missouri practice standards, what should the pharmacist do
FIRST?
A. Refuse the refill because no authorization exists
B. Dispense a 90-day supply immediately
C. Contact the DEA for permission
D. Use professional judgment to determine whether an emergency supply is appropriate
════════════════════
Correct Answer: D. Use professional judgment to determine whether an emergency supply is
appropriate
Rationale:
Missouri pharmacists may use professional judgment in emergency refill situations for
continuity of care when interruption may harm the patient. The pharmacist should assess
medication history, urgency, and patient safety before dispensing an appropriate temporary
supply.
════════════════════
4. Which medication requires the highest level of inventory accountability under federal
controlled substance regulations?
A. Alprazolam
B. Buprenorphine
C. Morphine
D. Testosterone
════════════════════
Correct Answer: C. Morphine
Rationale:
Morphine is a Schedule II controlled substance requiring strict inventory, storage,
recordkeeping, and dispensing controls. Schedule II drugs carry the highest abuse potential
among commonly dispensed prescription medications.
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,5. A pharmacist identifies a forged prescription for hydrocodone. What is the MOST
appropriate immediate action?
A. Fill the prescription and notify the prescriber later
B. Confiscate the patient’s identification permanently
C. Contact law enforcement before evaluating the prescription
D. Refuse to dispense and follow pharmacy procedures for suspected fraud
════════════════════
Correct Answer: D. Refuse to dispense and follow pharmacy procedures for suspected fraud
Rationale:
Pharmacists should not dispense suspected forged prescriptions. Proper procedures include
documenting concerns, notifying appropriate parties according to policy, and protecting
patient and staff safety. Permanent confiscation of identification is generally inappropriate.
════════════════════
6. A Missouri pharmacist wants to transfer a Schedule III prescription to another pharmacy for
the first time. Which statement is correct?
A. Schedule III prescriptions may never be transferred
B. Transfers are allowed only once unless pharmacies share a real-time database
C. Transfers require DEA approval before processing
D. The original pharmacy must void all remaining refills
════════════════════
Correct Answer: B. Transfers are allowed only once unless pharmacies share a real-time
database
Rationale:
Federal law allows a one-time transfer of Schedule III–V prescriptions unless pharmacies share
a real-time online database, in which case multiple transfers may be permitted. Accurate
documentation is required by both pharmacies.
════════════════════
7. Which situation BEST demonstrates corresponding responsibility under controlled
substance law?
A. Dispensing early refills without review
B. Filling every prescription written by a licensed practitioner
C. Evaluating whether a controlled substance prescription appears legitimate and medically
, appropriate
D. Refusing all opioid prescriptions for new patients
════════════════════
Correct Answer: C. Evaluating whether a controlled substance prescription appears legitimate
and medically appropriate
Rationale:
Corresponding responsibility means pharmacists share responsibility with prescribers to
ensure controlled substance prescriptions are issued for legitimate medical purposes.
Pharmacists must assess red flags and exercise professional judgment.
════════════════════
8. A pharmacy intern counsels a patient independently without pharmacist involvement.
Which statement is MOST accurate?
A. This is always permitted under Missouri law
B. Counseling responsibilities may be delegated entirely to interns
C. Counseling is optional for all new prescriptions
D. Pharmacist supervision and involvement are required for intern activities
════════════════════
Correct Answer: D. Pharmacist supervision and involvement are required for intern activities
Rationale:
Pharmacy interns may perform duties within their training and state regulations, but
pharmacist supervision remains required. Patient counseling responsibilities ultimately belong
to the pharmacist.
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9. Which record must generally be maintained separately from all other pharmacy records?
A. Schedule II controlled substance records
B. OTC purchase logs
C. Insurance reconciliation forms
D. Patient signature receipts
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Correct Answer: A. Schedule II controlled substance records
Rationale:
