MS MPJE EXAM LATEST STUDY
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2024-2025
GRADED A
If a pharmacist changes employment, what 3 pieces of required information must be
given to board? - ANSWERS-1. name/license # 2. name/address/permit # of present
employer 3. name/address/permit # of previous employer
If a pharmacist changes their name, address or employment, within how many days
must they notify the board of these changes? - ANSWERS-10 days
When a pharmacy has a loss of controlled substances or a loss is suspected, what 3
tasks MUST a pharmacist perform? - ANSWERS-1. Immediately report to loss to the
BOP 2. The PIC must complete an inventory of all CS within 48hrs 3. A written report of
discovery must be forwarded to the BOP (with the CS inventory) (also a good idea to
contact the police and fill out a DEA-106)
If the pharmacy is to permanently close, the BOP but be given notice of the effective
date of closure at least __days before closure. - ANSWERS-14
When a pharmacy permanently closes, what documents (3) need to be sent to the BOP
- ANSWERS-pharmacy permit, CS registration, and copy of CS inventory
True or false: CS can be transferred with a DEA-222 to other registrants upon
permanent closure of a pharmacy - ANSWERS-true
The only time a pharmacist is allowed to have drug samples in their possession? -
ANSWERS-for the treatment of a diagnosed personal medical condition
The score needed to pass both the MPJE and NAPLEX - ANSWERS-75
Pharmacy permits need to be renewed every ____ and the cost____ - ANSWERS-2
years; $300
Institutional Pharmacy I - ANSWERS-hospitals
Institutional Pharmacy 2 - ANSWERS-all other inpatient facilities
Limited Closed door pharmacy - ANSWERS-free clinics, VA
Non-resident pharmacy - ANSWERS-mail order
, Pharm. Advisory Services (professional 1) - ANSWERS-consultation but does not
maintain a stock of drugs
Pharm. Advisory Services (professional 2) - ANSWERS-consultation AND may have a
stock of drugs
If a PIC is terminated, a new permit must be applied for within ___ days - ANSWERS-10
What are the requirements for a valid written prescription for a non-CS (7)? -
ANSWERS-1. patient name/address
2. prescriber name/address
3. date of issuance
4. drug info (name,strength,dosage form and quantity)
5. directions for use
6. refills authorized
7. prescriber written signature
What are the additional requirements for a valid electronic prescription for a non-CS? -
ANSWERS-1. Age/DOB
2. Another way to contact prescriber (telephone #)
3. time and date of transmission
4. identity of the pharmacy of which the Rx was meant to be sent (to make sure the
correct pharmacy got the Rx)
5. full name of the person transmitting the Rx
Valid prescriptions have two signature lines "Sub. Permitted or DAW", if not present the
prescriber MUST write ________ to avoid substitution - ANSWERS-dispense as written
In MS, you must perform a generic substitute if; - ANSWERS-1. patient requests and
allowed by prescriber
2. results in a lower cost
When a generic substitution is performed the Rx label must contain 1 of the 3 options; -
ANSWERS-1. the brand (proprietary) name of the generic drug dispensed
2. generic name and manuf.
3. "substituted for___"
Precounted/Prepackage drugs from the manufacturer must contain what information? -
ANSWERS-expiration date and lot #
True or false: OOD drugs cannot be sold or stored in the pharmacy - ANSWERS-True
True or false: Pharmacies may accept the return of drugs for resale/exchange -
ANSWERS-false
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2024-2025
GRADED A
If a pharmacist changes employment, what 3 pieces of required information must be
given to board? - ANSWERS-1. name/license # 2. name/address/permit # of present
employer 3. name/address/permit # of previous employer
If a pharmacist changes their name, address or employment, within how many days
must they notify the board of these changes? - ANSWERS-10 days
When a pharmacy has a loss of controlled substances or a loss is suspected, what 3
tasks MUST a pharmacist perform? - ANSWERS-1. Immediately report to loss to the
BOP 2. The PIC must complete an inventory of all CS within 48hrs 3. A written report of
discovery must be forwarded to the BOP (with the CS inventory) (also a good idea to
contact the police and fill out a DEA-106)
If the pharmacy is to permanently close, the BOP but be given notice of the effective
date of closure at least __days before closure. - ANSWERS-14
When a pharmacy permanently closes, what documents (3) need to be sent to the BOP
- ANSWERS-pharmacy permit, CS registration, and copy of CS inventory
True or false: CS can be transferred with a DEA-222 to other registrants upon
permanent closure of a pharmacy - ANSWERS-true
The only time a pharmacist is allowed to have drug samples in their possession? -
ANSWERS-for the treatment of a diagnosed personal medical condition
The score needed to pass both the MPJE and NAPLEX - ANSWERS-75
Pharmacy permits need to be renewed every ____ and the cost____ - ANSWERS-2
years; $300
Institutional Pharmacy I - ANSWERS-hospitals
Institutional Pharmacy 2 - ANSWERS-all other inpatient facilities
Limited Closed door pharmacy - ANSWERS-free clinics, VA
Non-resident pharmacy - ANSWERS-mail order
, Pharm. Advisory Services (professional 1) - ANSWERS-consultation but does not
maintain a stock of drugs
Pharm. Advisory Services (professional 2) - ANSWERS-consultation AND may have a
stock of drugs
If a PIC is terminated, a new permit must be applied for within ___ days - ANSWERS-10
What are the requirements for a valid written prescription for a non-CS (7)? -
ANSWERS-1. patient name/address
2. prescriber name/address
3. date of issuance
4. drug info (name,strength,dosage form and quantity)
5. directions for use
6. refills authorized
7. prescriber written signature
What are the additional requirements for a valid electronic prescription for a non-CS? -
ANSWERS-1. Age/DOB
2. Another way to contact prescriber (telephone #)
3. time and date of transmission
4. identity of the pharmacy of which the Rx was meant to be sent (to make sure the
correct pharmacy got the Rx)
5. full name of the person transmitting the Rx
Valid prescriptions have two signature lines "Sub. Permitted or DAW", if not present the
prescriber MUST write ________ to avoid substitution - ANSWERS-dispense as written
In MS, you must perform a generic substitute if; - ANSWERS-1. patient requests and
allowed by prescriber
2. results in a lower cost
When a generic substitution is performed the Rx label must contain 1 of the 3 options; -
ANSWERS-1. the brand (proprietary) name of the generic drug dispensed
2. generic name and manuf.
3. "substituted for___"
Precounted/Prepackage drugs from the manufacturer must contain what information? -
ANSWERS-expiration date and lot #
True or false: OOD drugs cannot be sold or stored in the pharmacy - ANSWERS-True
True or false: Pharmacies may accept the return of drugs for resale/exchange -
ANSWERS-false
