VA MPJE |ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS|BRAND NEW 2026-2027
UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
When a pharmacy has decided to close permanently, prior to transferring current patient
records, the pharmacy must attempt to notify current patients that the patient
I. May request that their records be sent to a specific pharmacy of their choice
II. Will forfeit any remaining refills on their prescriptions if they do not contact the pharmacy
to make the transfer
III. May be charged a reasonable fee for the transferring of records
A. I only
B. II only
C. III only
D. I and III
E. II and III
F. I, II, and III
CORRECT ANSWER
D. I and III
Question 2
Livvy is a patient of your pharmacy who has just been issued an opioid prescription for the
first time, as she twisted her ankle this morning doing gymnastics. The prescription is
hydrocodone+acetaminophen 5/325 take 1 tablet PO q6 hours prn acute pain. This
prescription shouldn't exceed:
A. 5 tablets
B. 10 tablets
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,C. 14 tablets
D. 20 tablets
E. 28 tablets
F. 30 tablets
G. 40 tablets
H. 42 tablets
I. 60 tablets
CORRECT ANSWER
E. 28 tablets
Question 3
Which of the following correctly pairs what the prescriber may prescribe? SATA
A. A podiatrist: testosterone for hormone replacement therapy
B. A dentist: gabapentin for a patient's neuropathic mouth pain
C. A veterinarian: celecoxib for a person's knee pain
D. An advanced practice registered nurse: tramadol
E. A certified midwife: tramadol
F. A physician assistant: lisdexamfetamine
G. An optometrist: oxycodone+acetaminophen
CORRECT ANSWER
B. A dentist: gabapentin for a patient's neuropathic mouth pain
D. An advanced practice registered nurse: tramadol
E. A certified midwife: tramadol
F. A physician assistant: lisdexamfetamine
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,Question 4
You are the pharmacist-in-charge at a community pharmacy and you receive a prescription
for one of your patients to treat community acquired pneumonia. The prescription is
issued by an optometrist for Doxycycline 100mg take 1 twice daily for infection, #20, 1
refill. SATA
A. This prescription is valid because optometrists are permitted to prescribe this Schedule VI
drug
B. This prescription is invalid because optometrists are prohibited from prescribing
antibiotics to treat systemic infections
C. This prescription is invalid because optometrists are prohibited from adding refills on
prescriptions
D. This prescription is invalid because optometrists are prohibited from prescribing more
than a 7 day supply of medications to treat systemic infections
CORRECT ANSWER
B. This prescription is invalid because optometrists are prohibited from prescribing
antibiotics to treat systemic infections
Question 5
You are a staff pharmacist at a community pharmacy in Norfolk, Virginia and you are
initiating treatment for self-administered hormonal contraceptive for a patient without a
prescription, pursuant to the state's standing protocol. Upon dispensing this medication to
the patient, you must counsel the patient regarding (SATA)
A. Seeking preventative care
B. Routine well-woman visits
C. Testing for sexually transmitted infections
D. Pap smears
E. HIV PrEP and PEP
CORRECT ANSWER
A. Seeking preventative care
B. Routine well-woman visits
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, C. Testing for sexually transmitted infections
D. Pap smears
Question 6
Which of the following acts may ONLY be performed by a pharmacist or intern and NOT by
a technician (SATA)
A. The review and verification of a prescription
B. Counting prescription drugs
C. The receipt of an oral prescription from a prescriber (or his/her agent)
D. Application of prescription labels to a vial or dispensing unit
E. Prospective drug review
F. Counseling
G. Compounding prescription drugs
H. Entry of prescription data into a computer system
I. Communication with the prescriber regarding modification of drug therapy
J. Administration of vaccines
K. Accepting of an electronic transfer for atomoxetine
CORRECT ANSWER
A. The review and verification of a prescription
C. The receipt of an oral prescription from a prescriber (or his/her agent)
E. Prospective drug review
F. Counseling
I. Communication with the prescriber regarding modification of drug therapy
Question 7
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ANSWERS|BRAND NEW 2026-2027
UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
When a pharmacy has decided to close permanently, prior to transferring current patient
records, the pharmacy must attempt to notify current patients that the patient
I. May request that their records be sent to a specific pharmacy of their choice
II. Will forfeit any remaining refills on their prescriptions if they do not contact the pharmacy
to make the transfer
III. May be charged a reasonable fee for the transferring of records
A. I only
B. II only
C. III only
D. I and III
E. II and III
F. I, II, and III
CORRECT ANSWER
D. I and III
Question 2
Livvy is a patient of your pharmacy who has just been issued an opioid prescription for the
first time, as she twisted her ankle this morning doing gymnastics. The prescription is
hydrocodone+acetaminophen 5/325 take 1 tablet PO q6 hours prn acute pain. This
prescription shouldn't exceed:
A. 5 tablets
B. 10 tablets
1
,C. 14 tablets
D. 20 tablets
E. 28 tablets
F. 30 tablets
G. 40 tablets
H. 42 tablets
I. 60 tablets
CORRECT ANSWER
E. 28 tablets
Question 3
Which of the following correctly pairs what the prescriber may prescribe? SATA
A. A podiatrist: testosterone for hormone replacement therapy
B. A dentist: gabapentin for a patient's neuropathic mouth pain
C. A veterinarian: celecoxib for a person's knee pain
D. An advanced practice registered nurse: tramadol
E. A certified midwife: tramadol
F. A physician assistant: lisdexamfetamine
G. An optometrist: oxycodone+acetaminophen
CORRECT ANSWER
B. A dentist: gabapentin for a patient's neuropathic mouth pain
D. An advanced practice registered nurse: tramadol
E. A certified midwife: tramadol
F. A physician assistant: lisdexamfetamine
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,Question 4
You are the pharmacist-in-charge at a community pharmacy and you receive a prescription
for one of your patients to treat community acquired pneumonia. The prescription is
issued by an optometrist for Doxycycline 100mg take 1 twice daily for infection, #20, 1
refill. SATA
A. This prescription is valid because optometrists are permitted to prescribe this Schedule VI
drug
B. This prescription is invalid because optometrists are prohibited from prescribing
antibiotics to treat systemic infections
C. This prescription is invalid because optometrists are prohibited from adding refills on
prescriptions
D. This prescription is invalid because optometrists are prohibited from prescribing more
than a 7 day supply of medications to treat systemic infections
CORRECT ANSWER
B. This prescription is invalid because optometrists are prohibited from prescribing
antibiotics to treat systemic infections
Question 5
You are a staff pharmacist at a community pharmacy in Norfolk, Virginia and you are
initiating treatment for self-administered hormonal contraceptive for a patient without a
prescription, pursuant to the state's standing protocol. Upon dispensing this medication to
the patient, you must counsel the patient regarding (SATA)
A. Seeking preventative care
B. Routine well-woman visits
C. Testing for sexually transmitted infections
D. Pap smears
E. HIV PrEP and PEP
CORRECT ANSWER
A. Seeking preventative care
B. Routine well-woman visits
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, C. Testing for sexually transmitted infections
D. Pap smears
Question 6
Which of the following acts may ONLY be performed by a pharmacist or intern and NOT by
a technician (SATA)
A. The review and verification of a prescription
B. Counting prescription drugs
C. The receipt of an oral prescription from a prescriber (or his/her agent)
D. Application of prescription labels to a vial or dispensing unit
E. Prospective drug review
F. Counseling
G. Compounding prescription drugs
H. Entry of prescription data into a computer system
I. Communication with the prescriber regarding modification of drug therapy
J. Administration of vaccines
K. Accepting of an electronic transfer for atomoxetine
CORRECT ANSWER
A. The review and verification of a prescription
C. The receipt of an oral prescription from a prescriber (or his/her agent)
E. Prospective drug review
F. Counseling
I. Communication with the prescriber regarding modification of drug therapy
Question 7
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