LOUISIANA PHARMACIST EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) Q&A
2027 |INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
1. Which examinations must an applicant for pharmacist
licensure by examination in Louisiana pass?
A. NAPLEX only
B. MPJE-La only
C. NAPLEX and MPJE-La
D. NAPLEX, MPJE-La, and a Louisiana-specific practical exam
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Louisiana Board of Pharmacy specifies that
applicants for licensure by examination must pass both the
North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX)
and the Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination for
Louisiana (MPJE-La).
2. How long is the validity period for Louisiana pharmacist
examination scores?
A. 6 months
B. 1 year
C. 2 years
D. 5 years
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: According to La. RS 37:1202, examination scores
expire one year from the examination date. Expired scores
cannot be used for licensure.
,3. What is the minimum age requirement for pharmacist
licensure in Louisiana?
A. 18 years
B. 20 years
C. 21 years
D. 25 years
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Louisiana requires all pharmacist license applicants
to be at least 21 years of age and of good moral character.
4. What is the annual continuing education (CE) requirement
for Louisiana pharmacists?
A. 10 hours
B. 15 hours
C. 20 hours
D. 30 hours
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Louisiana requires a minimum of 1.5 CPE units (15
hours) of continuing education annually as a prerequisite for
license renewal.
5. Of the 15 hours of annual CE, how many hours must be
obtained through live presentations?
A. 1 hour
B. 2 hours
C. 3 hours
D. 5 hours
,Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Louisiana regulations require at least 0.3 CPE units (3
hours) to be obtained through live presentations. If this
requirement is not met, an additional 5 hours of CE (20 hours
total) must be completed.
6. When does the Louisiana pharmacist license expire?
A. June 30
B. December 31
C. The last day of the licensee's birth month
D. Every two years from the date of issuance
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Louisiana pharmacist licenses expire annually on
December 31.
7. How many internship hours are required before pharmacist
licensure in Louisiana?
A. 1,000 hours
B. 1,500 hours
C. 1,740 hours
D. 2,000 hours
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Louisiana requires 1,740 hours of practical
experience obtained through an internship or other Board-
approved program.
8. What is the maximum validity period of a Louisiana "special
work permit" for pharmacists licensed in other jurisdictions
, awaiting permanent licensure?
A. 60 days
B. 90 days
C. 120 days
D. 180 days
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The special work permit expires 120 days from the
date of issuance and is non-renewable.
9. What is the maximum prescription validity period in
Louisiana (unless otherwise specified by the prescriber)?
A. 6 months
B. 1 year
C. 18 months
D. 2 years
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Louisiana regulations state that no prescription may
be filled or refilled more than one year after the date of
issuance, unless otherwise specified by the prescriber.
10. Which of the following information is NOT required on a
Louisiana prescription label?
A. Pharmacy name and address
B. Patient name
C. Prescriber's DEA number
D. Pharmacist's last name and initials
CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) Q&A
2027 |INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
1. Which examinations must an applicant for pharmacist
licensure by examination in Louisiana pass?
A. NAPLEX only
B. MPJE-La only
C. NAPLEX and MPJE-La
D. NAPLEX, MPJE-La, and a Louisiana-specific practical exam
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Louisiana Board of Pharmacy specifies that
applicants for licensure by examination must pass both the
North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX)
and the Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination for
Louisiana (MPJE-La).
2. How long is the validity period for Louisiana pharmacist
examination scores?
A. 6 months
B. 1 year
C. 2 years
D. 5 years
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: According to La. RS 37:1202, examination scores
expire one year from the examination date. Expired scores
cannot be used for licensure.
,3. What is the minimum age requirement for pharmacist
licensure in Louisiana?
A. 18 years
B. 20 years
C. 21 years
D. 25 years
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Louisiana requires all pharmacist license applicants
to be at least 21 years of age and of good moral character.
4. What is the annual continuing education (CE) requirement
for Louisiana pharmacists?
A. 10 hours
B. 15 hours
C. 20 hours
D. 30 hours
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Louisiana requires a minimum of 1.5 CPE units (15
hours) of continuing education annually as a prerequisite for
license renewal.
5. Of the 15 hours of annual CE, how many hours must be
obtained through live presentations?
A. 1 hour
B. 2 hours
C. 3 hours
D. 5 hours
,Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Louisiana regulations require at least 0.3 CPE units (3
hours) to be obtained through live presentations. If this
requirement is not met, an additional 5 hours of CE (20 hours
total) must be completed.
6. When does the Louisiana pharmacist license expire?
A. June 30
B. December 31
C. The last day of the licensee's birth month
D. Every two years from the date of issuance
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Louisiana pharmacist licenses expire annually on
December 31.
7. How many internship hours are required before pharmacist
licensure in Louisiana?
A. 1,000 hours
B. 1,500 hours
C. 1,740 hours
D. 2,000 hours
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Louisiana requires 1,740 hours of practical
experience obtained through an internship or other Board-
approved program.
8. What is the maximum validity period of a Louisiana "special
work permit" for pharmacists licensed in other jurisdictions
, awaiting permanent licensure?
A. 60 days
B. 90 days
C. 120 days
D. 180 days
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The special work permit expires 120 days from the
date of issuance and is non-renewable.
9. What is the maximum prescription validity period in
Louisiana (unless otherwise specified by the prescriber)?
A. 6 months
B. 1 year
C. 18 months
D. 2 years
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Louisiana regulations state that no prescription may
be filled or refilled more than one year after the date of
issuance, unless otherwise specified by the prescriber.
10. Which of the following information is NOT required on a
Louisiana prescription label?
A. Pharmacy name and address
B. Patient name
C. Prescriber's DEA number
D. Pharmacist's last name and initials
