Washington State MPJE- Controlled Substances with Answers.

Washington State MPJE- Controlled
Substances with Answers
Question 1
Simple, but knowing, possession of a controlled substance is a classified as a
___________.
Correct Answer
Misdemeanor



Question 2
Unauthorized manufacture or delivery of, or possession with intent to manufacture or
deliver is classified as a ____________.
Correct Answer
Felony



Question 3
Possession of more than allowed by state marijuana laws but 40 grams or less of
marijuana is classified as a_______________.
Correct Answer
Misdemeanor



Question 4
I am a doctor, can I prescribe myself a controlled substance? What about my
husband, can I prescribe him a controlled substance?
Correct Answer
It is prohibited for a practitioner to self prescribe a controlled substance in WA.
Practitioners can prescribe controlled substances to family members.




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,Question 5
I am a RPh, can I dispense a controlled substance prescription that was written for
me?
Correct Answer
No, it is prohibited to self-prescribe or self-dispense a controlled substance
prescription to oneself



Question 6
Washington's Death with Dignity Act requirements...

Correct Answer
- Qualified patients are mentally competent adults who reside in WA who have been
certified by 2 independent physicians as being terminally ill with 6 months or less ot
live
- Written and oral requests made by patient to physician and then must made a
second oral request for the prescription. A minimum of 15 days must lapse between
the first and second oral request. A minimum of 48 hours must lapse between the
second oral request and issuance of prescription
- Dispensing the prescription can be made directly by the physician or the physician
can find a willing pharmacist and send Rx via patient in person, mail or fax
- After dispensing Rx, the RPh within 30 days must mail a copy of the "dispensing
record and such other administratively required documentation" to the Department
of Health
- Prescriptions must be written for medications that the patient may self administer
by ingestion without the help of another person



Question 7
Do pharmacists have to participate in the dispending of Rxs in Death With Dignity
Act?
Correct Answer
No; However, a pharmacy is prohibited from penalizing their pharmacist if the RPh
chooses to participate in the dispensing of a Rx under Death with Dignity Act




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, Question 8
Is a NP or other MLP allowed to write a Rx for a medication under Death with Dignity?
Correct Answer
No, MD and DO only.



Question 9
Indications for use must be included on which prescriptions in WA:
Correct Answer
- Xyrem, indicated is cataplexy or excessive daytime sleepiness
- Stimulants and amphetamines, not approved for weight loss.
- Optometrists' prescriptions in WA must include "notation of purpose"
- NP's prescriptions for opioids shall include diagnosis or ICD-10 code



Question 10
Can RPh's prescribe naloxone without a Rx?
Correct Answer
Yes. Standing orders authorizes any eligible person or entity to possess, store,
deliver, distribute or administer naloxone. Any pharmacy or wholesaler may
dispense and deliver naloxone to an eligible individual or entity



Question 11
Who is considered a naloxone eligible individual or entity?
Correct Answer
Eligible person or entities are person at risk of experiencing an opioid related
overdose or persons or entities in a position to assist a person at risk of
experiencing an opioid-related overdose
- Eligible persons: drug user or family members/friends/acquaintances
- Eligible entities: ambulance services, police department, school or other
educational institution




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