MPJE Washington Study Guide Questions
and Answers
Question 1
Under what conditions can a pharmacist prescribe controlled substances while
working under a collaborative drug therapy agreement (CDTA)? All
Correct Answer
The pharmacist has his or her own DEA number; The scope of the CDTA must permit
the prescribing of controlled substances
Question 2
A drug has been changed from non-controlled to controlled substances status. When
does a pharmacy need to conduct an inventory of controlled substances?
Correct Answer
On the effective date when the drug is added to the controlled substance schedule
Question 3
Who is in charge of the storage, distribution, and control of approved investigational
drugs used in an institution?
Correct Answer
Director of pharmacy or designee
Question 4
Which of the following statements is/are true about the pharmacy intern
requirements?
Correct Answer
If experience was obtained in another state, the individual must provide a letter
from the board of pharmacy of that state indicating the experience gained is
acceptable internship experience; Experience must be obtained under the guidance
of a preceptor who has met certification requirements
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,Question 5
Which of the following statements is true regarding the retail sale of
dextromethorphan?
Correct Answer
A person making a retail sale of a finished product containing dextromethorphan
must obtain proof of age from the purchaser before completing the sale, unless the
purchaser's outward appearance appears to be 25 years of age or older
Question 6
To transfer an original prescription for a non-controlled drug for the purpose of refill
dispensing, the following requirement must be met
Correct Answer
The transfer is communicated directly between two licensed pharmacists
Question 7
During the absence of a pharmacist in a hospital setting, which of the following
statements is true?
Correct Answer
Whenever a drug is required to treat an immediate need and not available from
floor stock when the pharmacy is closed, the drug may be obtained from the
pharmacy by a designated registered nurse; One registered nurse shall be
designated in each hospital shift for removing drugs from the pharmacy; Only a
sufficient quantity of drugs shall be removed in order to sustain the patient until the
pharmacy opens; The director of pharmacy shall establish written policies and
procedures for removing a drug from the pharmacy during the absence of a
pharmacist
Question 8
In an extended care facility, emergency kits shall be accessible to
Correct Answer
licensed nurses
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, Question 9
In a hospital, which of the following is/are required by Washington state law?
Correct Answer
Schedule II and III controlled substances in the floor stock need to be checked by
actual counts at the change of each shift by two authorized persons licensed to
administer drugs; Controlled substance records must be kept for two years; All
medications administered to inpatients need to be recorded in the patient's medical
record
Question 10
All of the following are true regarding a pharmacy's electronic systems for patient
medication records, prescriptions, chart orders, and controlled substance records
EXCEPT
Correct Answer
It is optional for a pharmacy to use an electronic record keeping system
Question 11
Which of the following is required on the label for a prepackaged medication in an
emergency department when pharmacy services are unavailable? ALL
Correct Answer
Name of patient, complete directions for use, date of distribution, identifying
number (Rx number), Name of prescribing practitioner, initials of practitioner or
registered nurse who distributed the medication
Question 12
Which of the following statements is/are true for a pharmacist license that has been
expired for three years or more and the pharmacist has not been in practice in
another state?
Correct Answer
The pharmacist must service an internship of 300 hours; the pharmacist must pass
the jurisprudence exam (MPJE), the pharmacist must pass the licensure exam
(NAPLEX)
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and Answers
Question 1
Under what conditions can a pharmacist prescribe controlled substances while
working under a collaborative drug therapy agreement (CDTA)? All
Correct Answer
The pharmacist has his or her own DEA number; The scope of the CDTA must permit
the prescribing of controlled substances
Question 2
A drug has been changed from non-controlled to controlled substances status. When
does a pharmacy need to conduct an inventory of controlled substances?
Correct Answer
On the effective date when the drug is added to the controlled substance schedule
Question 3
Who is in charge of the storage, distribution, and control of approved investigational
drugs used in an institution?
Correct Answer
Director of pharmacy or designee
Question 4
Which of the following statements is/are true about the pharmacy intern
requirements?
Correct Answer
If experience was obtained in another state, the individual must provide a letter
from the board of pharmacy of that state indicating the experience gained is
acceptable internship experience; Experience must be obtained under the guidance
of a preceptor who has met certification requirements
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,Question 5
Which of the following statements is true regarding the retail sale of
dextromethorphan?
Correct Answer
A person making a retail sale of a finished product containing dextromethorphan
must obtain proof of age from the purchaser before completing the sale, unless the
purchaser's outward appearance appears to be 25 years of age or older
Question 6
To transfer an original prescription for a non-controlled drug for the purpose of refill
dispensing, the following requirement must be met
Correct Answer
The transfer is communicated directly between two licensed pharmacists
Question 7
During the absence of a pharmacist in a hospital setting, which of the following
statements is true?
Correct Answer
Whenever a drug is required to treat an immediate need and not available from
floor stock when the pharmacy is closed, the drug may be obtained from the
pharmacy by a designated registered nurse; One registered nurse shall be
designated in each hospital shift for removing drugs from the pharmacy; Only a
sufficient quantity of drugs shall be removed in order to sustain the patient until the
pharmacy opens; The director of pharmacy shall establish written policies and
procedures for removing a drug from the pharmacy during the absence of a
pharmacist
Question 8
In an extended care facility, emergency kits shall be accessible to
Correct Answer
licensed nurses
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, Question 9
In a hospital, which of the following is/are required by Washington state law?
Correct Answer
Schedule II and III controlled substances in the floor stock need to be checked by
actual counts at the change of each shift by two authorized persons licensed to
administer drugs; Controlled substance records must be kept for two years; All
medications administered to inpatients need to be recorded in the patient's medical
record
Question 10
All of the following are true regarding a pharmacy's electronic systems for patient
medication records, prescriptions, chart orders, and controlled substance records
EXCEPT
Correct Answer
It is optional for a pharmacy to use an electronic record keeping system
Question 11
Which of the following is required on the label for a prepackaged medication in an
emergency department when pharmacy services are unavailable? ALL
Correct Answer
Name of patient, complete directions for use, date of distribution, identifying
number (Rx number), Name of prescribing practitioner, initials of practitioner or
registered nurse who distributed the medication
Question 12
Which of the following statements is/are true for a pharmacist license that has been
expired for three years or more and the pharmacist has not been in practice in
another state?
Correct Answer
The pharmacist must service an internship of 300 hours; the pharmacist must pass
the jurisprudence exam (MPJE), the pharmacist must pass the licensure exam
(NAPLEX)
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