MA MPJE REVIEW TEST PAPER QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔duty to report certain improper drug dispensing to board - ✔✔ASAP, but no later
than 15 days after discorvery of being informed of such dispensing and retain these
records for 2 years
✔✔how long do you have to report to the board if disciplinary action is taken on you -
✔✔seven days
this is how long u have to report hood recert failure too
see 6.15 ... stil have ?
✔✔non-sterile formulation: nonaqueous formulation BUD - ✔✔6 months, or earliest exp.
date of an API
✔✔non-sterile formulation: water-containing oral formulations - ✔✔14 days, when
stored at controlled cold temps
✔✔non-sterile formulation: water-containing topical/dermal and mucosal liquid and
semisolid formulations - ✔✔BUD no later than 30 days
✔✔what prescriptions require an ID for pickup - ✔✔schedules 2-5
✔✔how long does info have to be reported to PMP - ✔✔next business day
✔✔what changes/additions can be made to a CII rx - ✔✔date written (ONLY if omitted)
prescribers address
patients address (only if omitted, if needing to be changed, must talk to MD or agent)
drug strength
directions for use
, qty prescribed
supervising physicians name for a MLP
dosage form
prescribers DEA number can be added
✔✔what 3 things can NEVER be changed on any controlled rx - ✔✔patients name
drug (except for generic sub.)
prescribers siggy
✔✔for schedule III-V what changes can be made after consultation with the prescriber -
✔✔everything that can be changed on a CII as well as refill information, and "no sub"
language may be added and you should call the prescribers office if they omitted this
language
✔✔central fill pharmacies: how can the drugs get to patients based on their schedule (II-
VI) - ✔✔II-V have to go to the pharmacy where the rx originated for final dispensing to
pt, while CVI can be mailed directly to the patient
✔✔telepharmacies in MA must have (staffing) - ✔✔the pharmacy dispensing the final
product must have at least on licensed pharmacist on the premises
✔✔fridge/freezer requirments - ✔✔combo fridge/freezer or stand alone fridge or freezer
with self-defrosting compartments
fridge temp = 36-46F or 2-8C
freezer temp = 14 to -13F or -25 to -10C
need daily temp log or certified thermometer with an audible out of range alarm
✔✔returning/redispensing meds from LTCFs - ✔✔can return certain unused unit-dose,
or other shchedule 6 and OTC meds
the drugs have a minimum of 90 days remaining to the BUD/exp. date
this excludes: temp-sensitive drugs,compunding/recon meds, adulterated/misbranded
meds, any controls, anything with packaging or labeling compromised such as water
damage, crushing, broken seal, torn or marked label.
✔✔day supply limits on controls - ✔✔CII-CIII can only be 30 days unless:
it is dextroamphetamine or methylphenidate for minimal brain dysfunction AKA ADHD
or narcolepsy .. then you can get 60 days
ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔duty to report certain improper drug dispensing to board - ✔✔ASAP, but no later
than 15 days after discorvery of being informed of such dispensing and retain these
records for 2 years
✔✔how long do you have to report to the board if disciplinary action is taken on you -
✔✔seven days
this is how long u have to report hood recert failure too
see 6.15 ... stil have ?
✔✔non-sterile formulation: nonaqueous formulation BUD - ✔✔6 months, or earliest exp.
date of an API
✔✔non-sterile formulation: water-containing oral formulations - ✔✔14 days, when
stored at controlled cold temps
✔✔non-sterile formulation: water-containing topical/dermal and mucosal liquid and
semisolid formulations - ✔✔BUD no later than 30 days
✔✔what prescriptions require an ID for pickup - ✔✔schedules 2-5
✔✔how long does info have to be reported to PMP - ✔✔next business day
✔✔what changes/additions can be made to a CII rx - ✔✔date written (ONLY if omitted)
prescribers address
patients address (only if omitted, if needing to be changed, must talk to MD or agent)
drug strength
directions for use
, qty prescribed
supervising physicians name for a MLP
dosage form
prescribers DEA number can be added
✔✔what 3 things can NEVER be changed on any controlled rx - ✔✔patients name
drug (except for generic sub.)
prescribers siggy
✔✔for schedule III-V what changes can be made after consultation with the prescriber -
✔✔everything that can be changed on a CII as well as refill information, and "no sub"
language may be added and you should call the prescribers office if they omitted this
language
✔✔central fill pharmacies: how can the drugs get to patients based on their schedule (II-
VI) - ✔✔II-V have to go to the pharmacy where the rx originated for final dispensing to
pt, while CVI can be mailed directly to the patient
✔✔telepharmacies in MA must have (staffing) - ✔✔the pharmacy dispensing the final
product must have at least on licensed pharmacist on the premises
✔✔fridge/freezer requirments - ✔✔combo fridge/freezer or stand alone fridge or freezer
with self-defrosting compartments
fridge temp = 36-46F or 2-8C
freezer temp = 14 to -13F or -25 to -10C
need daily temp log or certified thermometer with an audible out of range alarm
✔✔returning/redispensing meds from LTCFs - ✔✔can return certain unused unit-dose,
or other shchedule 6 and OTC meds
the drugs have a minimum of 90 days remaining to the BUD/exp. date
this excludes: temp-sensitive drugs,compunding/recon meds, adulterated/misbranded
meds, any controls, anything with packaging or labeling compromised such as water
damage, crushing, broken seal, torn or marked label.
✔✔day supply limits on controls - ✔✔CII-CIII can only be 30 days unless:
it is dextroamphetamine or methylphenidate for minimal brain dysfunction AKA ADHD
or narcolepsy .. then you can get 60 days
