MiNNESOTA MPJE
What items need to be on an Rx label? (11) - ANS -1. Pharmacy name/address/telephone
2. Patient's name
3. Rx number
4. Name of prescribing practitioner
5. Directions
6. Name of manufacturer/distributor
7. Auxiliary labels prn
8. Date of original issue/renewal
9. Generic/trade name and strength
10. Central pharmacy information (if applicable)
11. Physical description
What items need to be on an outpatient IV admixture, in addition to the items mentioned
in the Rx label? (5+) - ANS -1. Date of compounding
2. Beyond-use date
3. Storage requirements
4. Infusion or administration rate
5. Other cautionary info
(***Physical description is not required***)
How long are C-II scripts good for? - ANS -12 months
How long are C-III scripts good for? - ANS -6 months, 5 refills
How long are C-IV scripts good for? - ANS -6 months, 5 refills
How longs are C-V scripts good for? - ANS -12 months, no federal limit on refills
What items need to be on prepackage? - ANS -1. Date
2. Identification of drug (name, dose, manufacturer, lot #, expiration date)
3. Container specification
4. Copy of label
5. Unique identifier of the packager
6. Unique identifier of supervising RPh
7. Internal control number or date
What items need to be on a prepackage label when given to the patient? (7+) - ANS -1.
Name of drug
,2. Strength
3. Name of manufacturer/distributor
4. Beyond-use date
5. Internal control number date
6. Physical description
7. Radiopharmaceuticals must follow those rules
What items need to be on unit dose packaging? (6+) - ANS -1. Name of drug
2. Dosage form
3. Strength
4. Manufacturer's name
5. Lot number
6. Expiration date
((***Must comply with prepackaging label rules when given to a patient***))
When do pharmacy technician licenses expire each year? - ANS -December 31st
Must file for renewal before December 1st
How soon must a technician notify the board of a change of address, name, or place of
employment? - ANS -10 days
How old does a registered technician have to be? What level of education? - ANS -18
years old
High school diploma or equivalent
How many hours must a technician be trained for over a 1-year period? - ANS -240 hours
How long must the PIC keep documentation of tech training? - ANS -2 years
Ratio of RPh's to techs? - ANS -1:2
In what cases can the ratio of RPh's to techs be 1:3? - ANS -1. IV admixture prep
2. Setting up/preparing patient Rx's in unit dose
3. Prepackaging
4. Compounding
Do pharmacy interns count in the technician ratio? - ANS -Not if working towards the
1600 hours necessary for licensure
How long does a pharmacy application have until it is no longer valid? - ANS -12 months
When do PHARMACY licenses expire? - ANS -June 30th of each year
Must file for renewal by June 1st
,After transfer of ownership, how long can the new owner operate the pharmacy until they
receive a new license? - ANS -14 days (whichever is earlier)
Minimum square feet required to be considered a pharmacy? - ANS -250 ft2
How big must the counter be? - ANS -18" deep by 24" long
How wide is the aisle behind the Rx dispensing counter? - ANS -36"
Community pharmacy consultation area requirements - ANS -7' high
24" deep
Dull-sounding partitions
Date limit for location change? - ANS -60 days
Date limit for dimension or security change? How soon until approved? - ANS -60 days
If not informed within 30 days by the board, consider it approved
Date limit for establishment of a satellite?
How soon until approved? - ANS -60 days
If not informed within 30 days, consider it approved
How is the offer to counsel made? - ANS -a. Counseling is not just offered, it MUST be
completed for ALL NEW RX's
b. Counseling may be given on refills, per the RPh's judgement
c. Interns may counsel without direct supervision
What 10 items must an RPh cover when counseling a patient? - ANS -1.
Name/description of drug
2. Dosage form, route, dose, duration
3. Intended use and expected action
4. Special directions/precautions
5. Common side effects, interactions, contraindications
6. Techniques for self-monitoring
7. Proper storage
8. Prescription refill information
9. Action to be taken if dose is missed
10. Any pharmacist comments/concerns
How soon must a pharmacy notify the board of closing? - ANS -14 days
Public notification of a pharmacy closing must be done in 1 of 4 ways. - ANS -1.
Publication of the notice in a local newspaper for 1 week prior to the date of closing
, 2. Direct mailing to patients who have had at least 1 Rx filled during the past 6 months
with the mailing no later than 1 business day prior to closing
3. Distribution to patients picking up Rx's at least 30 days prior to closing date
4. Long-term care residents, provide written notice to patients, caregivers, or the
long-term care facilities at least 30 days prior to closing date
3 types of reference books - ANS -1. Pharmacotherapy references
2. Dosage and toxicology
3. General reference
Pharmacotherapy reference examples - ANS -(Goodman/Gilman's, Applied Therapeutics,
Pharmacotherapy: A Physiologic Approach, Conn's Current Therapy
Dosage and toxicity reference examples - ANS -American Hospital Formulary Service,
Facts and Comparisons, Drug Information Handbook
General reference examples - ANS -Handbook of Non-Rx Drugs, Physician's Desk
Reference, Remington, US Pharmacopeia, Orange Book, Merck Manual
How many dosage/toxicity references must be in hard copy form? - ANS -One
What must a MN long term care pharmacy have on file? - ANS -Most recent edition of the
MN Department of Health rules on medication handling AND General reference on
geriatric pharmacy
What 7 items must a pharmacy have for equipment? - ANS -1. Rx balance (50 mg - 100 g
or electronic)
2. Measuring devices for volumes 1 mL to 500 mLs (at least)
3. Mortar, pestle, spatula, funnel, stirring rod, heating apparatus
4. Comply with US 795
5. Refrigerator only for drug storage with daily temp logs
6. Sink with hot and cold water
7. Toilet with hand-washing and disposable towels
Required resources for preparing sterile products - ANS -US 797 compliance
US 797 copy available
Current reference on sterile products or IV incompatabilities
When does a PHARMACIST license expire? - ANS -March 1st each year
Must file for renewal by February 1st
$105
How long is an application to become a pharmacist valid? - ANS -18 months
What items need to be on an Rx label? (11) - ANS -1. Pharmacy name/address/telephone
2. Patient's name
3. Rx number
4. Name of prescribing practitioner
5. Directions
6. Name of manufacturer/distributor
7. Auxiliary labels prn
8. Date of original issue/renewal
9. Generic/trade name and strength
10. Central pharmacy information (if applicable)
11. Physical description
What items need to be on an outpatient IV admixture, in addition to the items mentioned
in the Rx label? (5+) - ANS -1. Date of compounding
2. Beyond-use date
3. Storage requirements
4. Infusion or administration rate
5. Other cautionary info
(***Physical description is not required***)
How long are C-II scripts good for? - ANS -12 months
How long are C-III scripts good for? - ANS -6 months, 5 refills
How long are C-IV scripts good for? - ANS -6 months, 5 refills
How longs are C-V scripts good for? - ANS -12 months, no federal limit on refills
What items need to be on prepackage? - ANS -1. Date
2. Identification of drug (name, dose, manufacturer, lot #, expiration date)
3. Container specification
4. Copy of label
5. Unique identifier of the packager
6. Unique identifier of supervising RPh
7. Internal control number or date
What items need to be on a prepackage label when given to the patient? (7+) - ANS -1.
Name of drug
,2. Strength
3. Name of manufacturer/distributor
4. Beyond-use date
5. Internal control number date
6. Physical description
7. Radiopharmaceuticals must follow those rules
What items need to be on unit dose packaging? (6+) - ANS -1. Name of drug
2. Dosage form
3. Strength
4. Manufacturer's name
5. Lot number
6. Expiration date
((***Must comply with prepackaging label rules when given to a patient***))
When do pharmacy technician licenses expire each year? - ANS -December 31st
Must file for renewal before December 1st
How soon must a technician notify the board of a change of address, name, or place of
employment? - ANS -10 days
How old does a registered technician have to be? What level of education? - ANS -18
years old
High school diploma or equivalent
How many hours must a technician be trained for over a 1-year period? - ANS -240 hours
How long must the PIC keep documentation of tech training? - ANS -2 years
Ratio of RPh's to techs? - ANS -1:2
In what cases can the ratio of RPh's to techs be 1:3? - ANS -1. IV admixture prep
2. Setting up/preparing patient Rx's in unit dose
3. Prepackaging
4. Compounding
Do pharmacy interns count in the technician ratio? - ANS -Not if working towards the
1600 hours necessary for licensure
How long does a pharmacy application have until it is no longer valid? - ANS -12 months
When do PHARMACY licenses expire? - ANS -June 30th of each year
Must file for renewal by June 1st
,After transfer of ownership, how long can the new owner operate the pharmacy until they
receive a new license? - ANS -14 days (whichever is earlier)
Minimum square feet required to be considered a pharmacy? - ANS -250 ft2
How big must the counter be? - ANS -18" deep by 24" long
How wide is the aisle behind the Rx dispensing counter? - ANS -36"
Community pharmacy consultation area requirements - ANS -7' high
24" deep
Dull-sounding partitions
Date limit for location change? - ANS -60 days
Date limit for dimension or security change? How soon until approved? - ANS -60 days
If not informed within 30 days by the board, consider it approved
Date limit for establishment of a satellite?
How soon until approved? - ANS -60 days
If not informed within 30 days, consider it approved
How is the offer to counsel made? - ANS -a. Counseling is not just offered, it MUST be
completed for ALL NEW RX's
b. Counseling may be given on refills, per the RPh's judgement
c. Interns may counsel without direct supervision
What 10 items must an RPh cover when counseling a patient? - ANS -1.
Name/description of drug
2. Dosage form, route, dose, duration
3. Intended use and expected action
4. Special directions/precautions
5. Common side effects, interactions, contraindications
6. Techniques for self-monitoring
7. Proper storage
8. Prescription refill information
9. Action to be taken if dose is missed
10. Any pharmacist comments/concerns
How soon must a pharmacy notify the board of closing? - ANS -14 days
Public notification of a pharmacy closing must be done in 1 of 4 ways. - ANS -1.
Publication of the notice in a local newspaper for 1 week prior to the date of closing
, 2. Direct mailing to patients who have had at least 1 Rx filled during the past 6 months
with the mailing no later than 1 business day prior to closing
3. Distribution to patients picking up Rx's at least 30 days prior to closing date
4. Long-term care residents, provide written notice to patients, caregivers, or the
long-term care facilities at least 30 days prior to closing date
3 types of reference books - ANS -1. Pharmacotherapy references
2. Dosage and toxicology
3. General reference
Pharmacotherapy reference examples - ANS -(Goodman/Gilman's, Applied Therapeutics,
Pharmacotherapy: A Physiologic Approach, Conn's Current Therapy
Dosage and toxicity reference examples - ANS -American Hospital Formulary Service,
Facts and Comparisons, Drug Information Handbook
General reference examples - ANS -Handbook of Non-Rx Drugs, Physician's Desk
Reference, Remington, US Pharmacopeia, Orange Book, Merck Manual
How many dosage/toxicity references must be in hard copy form? - ANS -One
What must a MN long term care pharmacy have on file? - ANS -Most recent edition of the
MN Department of Health rules on medication handling AND General reference on
geriatric pharmacy
What 7 items must a pharmacy have for equipment? - ANS -1. Rx balance (50 mg - 100 g
or electronic)
2. Measuring devices for volumes 1 mL to 500 mLs (at least)
3. Mortar, pestle, spatula, funnel, stirring rod, heating apparatus
4. Comply with US 795
5. Refrigerator only for drug storage with daily temp logs
6. Sink with hot and cold water
7. Toilet with hand-washing and disposable towels
Required resources for preparing sterile products - ANS -US 797 compliance
US 797 copy available
Current reference on sterile products or IV incompatabilities
When does a PHARMACIST license expire? - ANS -March 1st each year
Must file for renewal by February 1st
$105
How long is an application to become a pharmacist valid? - ANS -18 months
