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Texas MPJE 2025 || COMPLETE EXAM QUESTIONS & VERIFIED ANSWERS || ULTIMATE STUDY
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1. What is the maximum quantity of a controlled substance (C-II) that can be dispensed in
Texas with a single prescription?
A. 30-day supply
B. 90-day supply
C. 180-day supply
D. No quantity limit
Answer: A. 30-day supply
2. A prescription for a Schedule II controlled substance must be presented to the pharmacist
for dispensing within what timeframe from the date of issuance?
A. 10 days
,B. 21 days
C. 30 days
D. 90 days
Answer: B. 21 days
3. Which of the following must be on a valid prescription in Texas?
A. Patient's address
B. Patient's date of birth
C. DEA number of the prescriber
D. All of the above
Answer: D. All of the above
4. A pharmacist may dispense a 72-hour emergency supply of a non-controlled medication
without prescriber authorization.
A. True
B. False
Answer: B. False
5. In Texas, who is authorized to administer immunizations?
A. Pharmacists who have completed a certified training program
B. Pharmacy interns under the direct supervision of a certified pharmacist
C. Both A and B
D. Only pharmacists, not interns
Answer: C. Both A and B
6. The Texas Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP) must be checked by a pharmacist before
dispensing which of the following?
A. All new prescriptions for opioids or benzodiazepines
B. All Schedule II prescriptions
C. It is optional but recommended for all controlled substances
D. Only if forgery is suspected
Answer: A. All new prescriptions for opioids or benzodiazepines
7. What is the minimum retention time for pharmacy prescription records in Texas?
A. 2 years
B. 3 years
C. 5 years
D. 7 years
Answer: A. 2 years
, 8. A pharmacist may substitute a brand-name drug with a generic equivalent without
prescriber authorization unless:
A. The patient requests the brand.
B. The prescription is for a controlled substance.
C. The prescriber handwrites "Dispense as Written" or "Brand Necessary."
D. The generic is more than 20% cheaper.
Answer: C. The prescriber handwrites "Dispense as Written" or "Brand Necessary."
9. A pharmacy technician in Texas may:
A. Accept new verbal prescriptions from a prescriber.
B. Perform the final verification of a filled prescription.
C. Transfer a prescription to another pharmacy.
D. Take a new prescription refill authorization from a prescriber's agent.
Answer: D. Take a new prescription refill authorization from a prescriber's agent.
10. What is the ratio of pharmacists to pharmacy technicians allowed during any given shift in
a Class A community pharmacy?
A. 1:1
B. 1:3
C. 1:5
D. No state-mandated ratio
Answer: B. 1:3
11. A partial fill of a Schedule II prescription is allowed. The remaining portion must be filled
within how many days?
A. 30 days
B. 72 hours
C. 7 days
D. Partial fills are not permitted for C-II in Texas.
Answer: A. 30 days
12. Which schedule of controlled substances has the highest potential for abuse and no
accepted medical use?
A. Schedule I
B. Schedule II
C. Schedule III
D. Schedule V
Answer: A. Schedule I