MPJE 2021 Pharmacy Operations Exam 96 Questions with
Verified Answers
Who is responsible for licensing, monitoring, and regulation of pharmacy practice
within their jurisdiction - CORRECT ANSWER state boards of pharmacy
who typically appoints pharmacy state board members - CORRECT ANSWER state
governor
foreign-trained pharmacists must complete what certification by passing what
examination? what other exam must they take? - CORRECT ANSWER - Foreign
Pharmacy Graduate Examination Committee (FPGEC) Certification
- Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Equivalency Examination (FPGEE)
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
to utilize NABP's Score Transfer Program to multiple states, an individual must
request the score transfer through NABP up to how long after taking the NAPLEX?
- CORRECT ANSWER 89 days
what is licensure by reciprocity? what is a common requirement for this -
CORRECT ANSWER apply to transfer existing license to one or more other states
or jurisdictions
- most states require at least one year of practice before allowing transfering
technician registration vs. licensure vs. certification - CORRECT ANSWER
registration: basic requirements/skills
licensure: has to pass exam, work experience, or tech training program
certification: more responsibilities for techs, like med hx, receive/transfer rx, etc
what is the NABP Model State Pharmacy Act - CORRECT ANSWER assists each
state board by defining basic requirements for various areas of pharmacy practice
- expands role of techs
- criteria for certification
, 2 primary pharmacy technician certification exams - CORRECT ANSWER 1) PTCB -
Pharmacy Technician Certification Examination
2) NHA - ExCPT Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam
disciplinary actions: probation - CORRECT ANSWER license restricted for specified
period of time
ex: under supervision for 6mo, can still practice
disciplinary actions: suspension - CORRECT ANSWER license inactivated, may be
reinstated if conditions met
ex: cannot practice, CE hours to reinstate
disciplinary actions: revocation - CORRECT ANSWER pharmacy license taken away
by licensing agency
permanent loss (some cases can be overturned, rare)
disciplinary actions: surrender - CORRECT ANSWER voluntarily gives up license
often under pressure to avoid penalties/criminal charges
ex: cannot practice until reinstated
disciplinary actions: reinstatement - CORRECT ANSWER license that
lapsed/suspended/revoked and is returned to active status w/ no restrictions
who is responsible for initiating action against a pharmacist, pharmacy intern,
tech who is deemed unfit to practice pharmacy - CORRECT ANSWER state boards
of pharmacy or specific division under the board
3 most common causes of disciplinary action against pharmacy license - CORRECT
ANSWER 1) impairment
2) drug theft
3) drug diversion
drug theft vs. diversion - CORRECT ANSWER theft: steal from pharmacy stock
diversion: steal med that was intended to go to a pt
if you have disciplinary action against your license in one state, you must... -
CORRECT ANSWER report to all boards of pharmacy that you hold state licenses in
Verified Answers
Who is responsible for licensing, monitoring, and regulation of pharmacy practice
within their jurisdiction - CORRECT ANSWER state boards of pharmacy
who typically appoints pharmacy state board members - CORRECT ANSWER state
governor
foreign-trained pharmacists must complete what certification by passing what
examination? what other exam must they take? - CORRECT ANSWER - Foreign
Pharmacy Graduate Examination Committee (FPGEC) Certification
- Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Equivalency Examination (FPGEE)
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
to utilize NABP's Score Transfer Program to multiple states, an individual must
request the score transfer through NABP up to how long after taking the NAPLEX?
- CORRECT ANSWER 89 days
what is licensure by reciprocity? what is a common requirement for this -
CORRECT ANSWER apply to transfer existing license to one or more other states
or jurisdictions
- most states require at least one year of practice before allowing transfering
technician registration vs. licensure vs. certification - CORRECT ANSWER
registration: basic requirements/skills
licensure: has to pass exam, work experience, or tech training program
certification: more responsibilities for techs, like med hx, receive/transfer rx, etc
what is the NABP Model State Pharmacy Act - CORRECT ANSWER assists each
state board by defining basic requirements for various areas of pharmacy practice
- expands role of techs
- criteria for certification
, 2 primary pharmacy technician certification exams - CORRECT ANSWER 1) PTCB -
Pharmacy Technician Certification Examination
2) NHA - ExCPT Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam
disciplinary actions: probation - CORRECT ANSWER license restricted for specified
period of time
ex: under supervision for 6mo, can still practice
disciplinary actions: suspension - CORRECT ANSWER license inactivated, may be
reinstated if conditions met
ex: cannot practice, CE hours to reinstate
disciplinary actions: revocation - CORRECT ANSWER pharmacy license taken away
by licensing agency
permanent loss (some cases can be overturned, rare)
disciplinary actions: surrender - CORRECT ANSWER voluntarily gives up license
often under pressure to avoid penalties/criminal charges
ex: cannot practice until reinstated
disciplinary actions: reinstatement - CORRECT ANSWER license that
lapsed/suspended/revoked and is returned to active status w/ no restrictions
who is responsible for initiating action against a pharmacist, pharmacy intern,
tech who is deemed unfit to practice pharmacy - CORRECT ANSWER state boards
of pharmacy or specific division under the board
3 most common causes of disciplinary action against pharmacy license - CORRECT
ANSWER 1) impairment
2) drug theft
3) drug diversion
drug theft vs. diversion - CORRECT ANSWER theft: steal from pharmacy stock
diversion: steal med that was intended to go to a pt
if you have disciplinary action against your license in one state, you must... -
CORRECT ANSWER report to all boards of pharmacy that you hold state licenses in
