Nevada – MPJE Exam 2025 Questions and Answers
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How many members serve on the state board of pharmacy, and how long is each term of service? - ✔✔7
members
3 years
How many public members (non-pharmacists) and how many pharmacist members serve on the board of
pharmacy? - ✔✔1 public members (non-pharmacists), 6 pharmacists
What is the name of the agency that issues pharmacist licenses? - ✔✔State Board of Pharmacy
What is the minimum age to become a licensed pharmacist? - ✔✔Not addressed in the state law
What exams are required for pharmacist licensure? - ✔✔NAPLEX and MPJE
How long does a pharmacist have to notify the board of a change in home address? - ✔✔10 days
What are the CPE requirements for pharmacists (e.g., how many hours per renewal period, how long is
the renewal period, are live hours required, any specific CPE topic requirements)? - ✔✔Pharmacists must
submit proof, if audited, of receiving 30 hours of CPE within the 2 years preceding the current renewal
period.
In-state registrants must have at least 15 hours in accredited programs, including 1 hour in a Nevada
jurisprudence program approved by the Board.
Out-of-state registrants may submit 30 hours of acceptable CPE.
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How often is the pharmacist license renewed? - ✔✔Every other year (odd years) by October 31
Every other year is sometimes referred to as biennial or every 2 years
What are the requirements to become a nuclear pharmacist? - ✔✔1) must hold a current license issued by
the Board
2) must be certified by the Board of Pharmaceutical Specialities
OR
3) satisfy each of the following requirements:
- meet minimum standards of training for status as an authorized user of radioactive material and is
licensed by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)
- complete a minimum of 200 contact hours of instruction in nuclear pharmacy and the safe handling and
use of radioactive materials from a nationally accredited college of pharmacy or training program
recognized by the NRC.
- attain a minimum of 500 hours of clinical or practical training in nuclear pharmacy under the
supervision of a qualified nuclear pharmacist
- submit an affidavit of experience and training to the Board
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,What are the requirements for a pharmacist to administer immunizations? - ✔✔Must complete an ACPE
approved course which includes:
1) certification in life-saving techniques (e.g., BLS for healthcare providers)
2) education and practical training regarding techniques for administering immunizations
3) instruction consistent with CDC guidelines
4) a minimum of 20 hours of instruction and practical training pertaining to topics outlined by the Board
If only administering live attenuated influenza vaccine through nasal passages, a program of fewer than
20 hours of instruction may be completed which covers topics outlined by the Board
Are preceptors required to register with the state board? - ✔✔no
Do individuals need to submit fingerprints to register as an intern? - ✔✔no
Are interns required to have a criminal background check? - ✔✔no
When does an intern registration expire? - ✔✔All interns registrations expire October 31, of even-
numbered years, no matter when the license is issued.
The intern license is valid for 4 years after the date of issue, including any renewal.
How many intern hours are required? - ✔✔1,500 hours
What type of intern hours are required? - ✔✔not specified in the state law
Is there a maximum pharmacist-intern supervision ratio? - ✔✔no limitations
What is the minimum age to become a pharmacy technician? - ✔✔18 years
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, Do technicians have to be licensed or registered? - ✔✔Registered
What exams or certifications are required for all technicians? - ✔✔Must have completed a training
program approved by the board
Are there different levels of pharmacy technicians based on certification or training? - ✔✔no
What is the ratio of technicians for reach pharmacist in a community/hospital setting? - ✔✔3 technicians
to 1 pharmacist
What are the requirements for pharmacy staff identification badges? - ✔✔must clearly identify the person
by name and the classification of his or her registration
Are a mail-order pharmacy's hours and/or toll-free number required to be listed on the prescription
container labeling? - ✔✔Yes, for mail-order pharmacies located outside of the state of Nevada that
provides service to a resident of Nevada.
The toll-free number must be disclosed on the label of each container of drugs dispensed.
Are mail-order pharmacies required to be open for a defined number of days and hours per week? -
✔✔The mail-order pharmacy is required to offer a toll-free telephone service for not less than 5 days per
week and for at least 40 hours per week.
What is the name of the inspection or assessment form/s used by the pharmacists? - ✔✔Self-assessment
form
Forms are practice setting specific (e.g., "Retail Pharmacy Inspection" or "Institutional Pharmacy
Inspection")
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How many members serve on the state board of pharmacy, and how long is each term of service? - ✔✔7
members
3 years
How many public members (non-pharmacists) and how many pharmacist members serve on the board of
pharmacy? - ✔✔1 public members (non-pharmacists), 6 pharmacists
What is the name of the agency that issues pharmacist licenses? - ✔✔State Board of Pharmacy
What is the minimum age to become a licensed pharmacist? - ✔✔Not addressed in the state law
What exams are required for pharmacist licensure? - ✔✔NAPLEX and MPJE
How long does a pharmacist have to notify the board of a change in home address? - ✔✔10 days
What are the CPE requirements for pharmacists (e.g., how many hours per renewal period, how long is
the renewal period, are live hours required, any specific CPE topic requirements)? - ✔✔Pharmacists must
submit proof, if audited, of receiving 30 hours of CPE within the 2 years preceding the current renewal
period.
In-state registrants must have at least 15 hours in accredited programs, including 1 hour in a Nevada
jurisprudence program approved by the Board.
Out-of-state registrants may submit 30 hours of acceptable CPE.
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,Carry-over of credits is not allowed.
How often is the pharmacist license renewed? - ✔✔Every other year (odd years) by October 31
Every other year is sometimes referred to as biennial or every 2 years
What are the requirements to become a nuclear pharmacist? - ✔✔1) must hold a current license issued by
the Board
2) must be certified by the Board of Pharmaceutical Specialities
OR
3) satisfy each of the following requirements:
- meet minimum standards of training for status as an authorized user of radioactive material and is
licensed by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)
- complete a minimum of 200 contact hours of instruction in nuclear pharmacy and the safe handling and
use of radioactive materials from a nationally accredited college of pharmacy or training program
recognized by the NRC.
- attain a minimum of 500 hours of clinical or practical training in nuclear pharmacy under the
supervision of a qualified nuclear pharmacist
- submit an affidavit of experience and training to the Board
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,What are the requirements for a pharmacist to administer immunizations? - ✔✔Must complete an ACPE
approved course which includes:
1) certification in life-saving techniques (e.g., BLS for healthcare providers)
2) education and practical training regarding techniques for administering immunizations
3) instruction consistent with CDC guidelines
4) a minimum of 20 hours of instruction and practical training pertaining to topics outlined by the Board
If only administering live attenuated influenza vaccine through nasal passages, a program of fewer than
20 hours of instruction may be completed which covers topics outlined by the Board
Are preceptors required to register with the state board? - ✔✔no
Do individuals need to submit fingerprints to register as an intern? - ✔✔no
Are interns required to have a criminal background check? - ✔✔no
When does an intern registration expire? - ✔✔All interns registrations expire October 31, of even-
numbered years, no matter when the license is issued.
The intern license is valid for 4 years after the date of issue, including any renewal.
How many intern hours are required? - ✔✔1,500 hours
What type of intern hours are required? - ✔✔not specified in the state law
Is there a maximum pharmacist-intern supervision ratio? - ✔✔no limitations
What is the minimum age to become a pharmacy technician? - ✔✔18 years
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, Do technicians have to be licensed or registered? - ✔✔Registered
What exams or certifications are required for all technicians? - ✔✔Must have completed a training
program approved by the board
Are there different levels of pharmacy technicians based on certification or training? - ✔✔no
What is the ratio of technicians for reach pharmacist in a community/hospital setting? - ✔✔3 technicians
to 1 pharmacist
What are the requirements for pharmacy staff identification badges? - ✔✔must clearly identify the person
by name and the classification of his or her registration
Are a mail-order pharmacy's hours and/or toll-free number required to be listed on the prescription
container labeling? - ✔✔Yes, for mail-order pharmacies located outside of the state of Nevada that
provides service to a resident of Nevada.
The toll-free number must be disclosed on the label of each container of drugs dispensed.
Are mail-order pharmacies required to be open for a defined number of days and hours per week? -
✔✔The mail-order pharmacy is required to offer a toll-free telephone service for not less than 5 days per
week and for at least 40 hours per week.
What is the name of the inspection or assessment form/s used by the pharmacists? - ✔✔Self-assessment
form
Forms are practice setting specific (e.g., "Retail Pharmacy Inspection" or "Institutional Pharmacy
Inspection")
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