GUAM MPJE NEWLY UPDATED COLLECTION OF EXAM QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS DESIGNED TO GUARANTEE YOUR SUCCESS ON THE
LATEST TEST VERSION
1. Q: What is the primary regulatory body for pharmacy practice in
Guam? ANSWER The Guam Board of Allied Health Examiners, Pharmacy
Section
2. Q: How many members serve on the Guam Board of Pharmacy?
ANSWER Five members, including four licensed pharmacists and one public
member
3. Q: What is the minimum age requirement to obtain a pharmacy license
in Guam? ANSWER 21 years of age
4. Q: How often must pharmacists in Guam renew their licenses?
ANSWER Biennially (every two years)
5. Q: What is the continuing education requirement for pharmacists in
Guam? ANSWER 30 hours every two years, including 2 hours in pharmacy
law
6. Q: Can pharmacy technicians administer immunizations in Guam?
ANSWER No, only licensed pharmacists who have completed appropriate
training may administer immunizations
7. Q: What is the ratio of pharmacy technicians to pharmacists allowed in
Guam? ANSWER Generally 2:1, but may vary based on Board discretion
8. Q: Must pharmacy technicians in Guam be registered? ANSWER Yes,
all pharmacy technicians must be registered with the Board
9. Q: What is the minimum square footage required for a pharmacy in
Guam? ANSWER At least 300 square feet of professional area
10. Q: How long must prescription records be maintained in Guam?
ANSWER At least 5 years from the date of last refill
11. Q: Are electronic prescriptions recognized in Guam? ANSWER Yes,
electronic prescriptions are permitted following federal guidelines
,12. Q: What information must appear on a prescription label in Guam?
ANSWER Pharmacy name/address, prescription number, date filled, patient
name, prescriber name, directions, drug name/strength, quantity, refills
remaining, and expiration date
13. Q: Can pharmacists in Guam refuse to fill a prescription? ANSWER
Yes, if the pharmacist believes it would be harmful or is not legitimate
14. Q: What is the grace period for license renewal in Guam? ANSWER 30
days after expiration, with late fees
15. Q: Must a pharmacist be present for a pharmacy to be open?
ANSWER Yes, a licensed pharmacist must be on duty when the pharmacy is
operational
16. Q: Can pharmacy interns practice in Guam? ANSWER Yes, with
proper registration and under pharmacist supervision
17. Q: What is the penalty for practicing pharmacy without a license in
Guam? ANSWER Criminal penalties including fines and potential
imprisonment
18. Q: Are mail-order pharmacies required to be licensed in Guam?
ANSWER Yes, if shipping to Guam residents
19. Q: What is the pharmacist's responsibility regarding patient
counseling? ANSWER Pharmacists must offer counseling on new
prescriptions and when professionally warranted
20. Q: Can a pharmacist diagnose diseases in Guam? ANSWER No,
diagnosis is outside the scope of pharmacy practice
21. Q: What records must be maintained for controlled substances?
ANSWER Perpetual inventory records, biennial inventories, and dispensing
records
22. Q: How soon must a pharmacy report a theft of controlled substances?
ANSWER Immediately upon discovery, within one business day
23. Q: Can pharmacists in Guam prescribe medications? ANSWER Only
under collaborative practice agreements or specific protocols authorized by law
24. Q: What is required for a pharmacy to close permanently? ANSWER
Written notification to the Board at least 30 days in advance
, 25. Q: Must pharmacy technicians complete formal training? ANSWER
Training requirements are established by the Board; formal programs are
recommended
26. Q: Can a pharmacist delegate prescription verification to a technician?
ANSWER No, final verification must be performed by a licensed pharmacist
27. Q: What is the standard for pharmacy practice in Guam? ANSWER
Good faith, reasonable care, and professional standards of the community
28. Q: Are pharmacies required to have a quality assurance program?
ANSWER Yes, pharmacies should maintain quality improvement procedures
29. Q: Can pharmacy students perform pharmacy duties? ANSWER Yes,
under direct supervision as part of educational programs
30. Q: What is required to transfer a prescription between pharmacies?
ANSWER Communication between pharmacists with documentation of transfer
details
31. Q: Must pharmacies maintain a formulary? ANSWER Hospital
pharmacies must maintain a formulary; retail pharmacies are not required to
32. Q: Can a pharmacist change the dosage form of a prescription?
ANSWER Only with prescriber authorization
33. Q: What temperature range is acceptable for pharmacy storage?
ANSWER Controlled room temperature (68-77°F) unless otherwise specified
34. Q: Are patient profiles required in Guam pharmacies? ANSWER Yes,
pharmacies must maintain patient medication records
35. Q: Can pharmacists in Guam administer vaccines? ANSWER Yes, with
proper training and certification
36. Q: What is the lookback period for prescription monitoring programs?
ANSWER Typically 12 months of dispensing history
37. Q: Must pharmacies have a consultation area? ANSWER Yes, a private
area for patient consultation is required
38. Q: Can pharmacy owners be non-pharmacists? ANSWER Yes, but a
pharmacist-in-charge must be designated
VERIFIED ANSWERS DESIGNED TO GUARANTEE YOUR SUCCESS ON THE
LATEST TEST VERSION
1. Q: What is the primary regulatory body for pharmacy practice in
Guam? ANSWER The Guam Board of Allied Health Examiners, Pharmacy
Section
2. Q: How many members serve on the Guam Board of Pharmacy?
ANSWER Five members, including four licensed pharmacists and one public
member
3. Q: What is the minimum age requirement to obtain a pharmacy license
in Guam? ANSWER 21 years of age
4. Q: How often must pharmacists in Guam renew their licenses?
ANSWER Biennially (every two years)
5. Q: What is the continuing education requirement for pharmacists in
Guam? ANSWER 30 hours every two years, including 2 hours in pharmacy
law
6. Q: Can pharmacy technicians administer immunizations in Guam?
ANSWER No, only licensed pharmacists who have completed appropriate
training may administer immunizations
7. Q: What is the ratio of pharmacy technicians to pharmacists allowed in
Guam? ANSWER Generally 2:1, but may vary based on Board discretion
8. Q: Must pharmacy technicians in Guam be registered? ANSWER Yes,
all pharmacy technicians must be registered with the Board
9. Q: What is the minimum square footage required for a pharmacy in
Guam? ANSWER At least 300 square feet of professional area
10. Q: How long must prescription records be maintained in Guam?
ANSWER At least 5 years from the date of last refill
11. Q: Are electronic prescriptions recognized in Guam? ANSWER Yes,
electronic prescriptions are permitted following federal guidelines
,12. Q: What information must appear on a prescription label in Guam?
ANSWER Pharmacy name/address, prescription number, date filled, patient
name, prescriber name, directions, drug name/strength, quantity, refills
remaining, and expiration date
13. Q: Can pharmacists in Guam refuse to fill a prescription? ANSWER
Yes, if the pharmacist believes it would be harmful or is not legitimate
14. Q: What is the grace period for license renewal in Guam? ANSWER 30
days after expiration, with late fees
15. Q: Must a pharmacist be present for a pharmacy to be open?
ANSWER Yes, a licensed pharmacist must be on duty when the pharmacy is
operational
16. Q: Can pharmacy interns practice in Guam? ANSWER Yes, with
proper registration and under pharmacist supervision
17. Q: What is the penalty for practicing pharmacy without a license in
Guam? ANSWER Criminal penalties including fines and potential
imprisonment
18. Q: Are mail-order pharmacies required to be licensed in Guam?
ANSWER Yes, if shipping to Guam residents
19. Q: What is the pharmacist's responsibility regarding patient
counseling? ANSWER Pharmacists must offer counseling on new
prescriptions and when professionally warranted
20. Q: Can a pharmacist diagnose diseases in Guam? ANSWER No,
diagnosis is outside the scope of pharmacy practice
21. Q: What records must be maintained for controlled substances?
ANSWER Perpetual inventory records, biennial inventories, and dispensing
records
22. Q: How soon must a pharmacy report a theft of controlled substances?
ANSWER Immediately upon discovery, within one business day
23. Q: Can pharmacists in Guam prescribe medications? ANSWER Only
under collaborative practice agreements or specific protocols authorized by law
24. Q: What is required for a pharmacy to close permanently? ANSWER
Written notification to the Board at least 30 days in advance
, 25. Q: Must pharmacy technicians complete formal training? ANSWER
Training requirements are established by the Board; formal programs are
recommended
26. Q: Can a pharmacist delegate prescription verification to a technician?
ANSWER No, final verification must be performed by a licensed pharmacist
27. Q: What is the standard for pharmacy practice in Guam? ANSWER
Good faith, reasonable care, and professional standards of the community
28. Q: Are pharmacies required to have a quality assurance program?
ANSWER Yes, pharmacies should maintain quality improvement procedures
29. Q: Can pharmacy students perform pharmacy duties? ANSWER Yes,
under direct supervision as part of educational programs
30. Q: What is required to transfer a prescription between pharmacies?
ANSWER Communication between pharmacists with documentation of transfer
details
31. Q: Must pharmacies maintain a formulary? ANSWER Hospital
pharmacies must maintain a formulary; retail pharmacies are not required to
32. Q: Can a pharmacist change the dosage form of a prescription?
ANSWER Only with prescriber authorization
33. Q: What temperature range is acceptable for pharmacy storage?
ANSWER Controlled room temperature (68-77°F) unless otherwise specified
34. Q: Are patient profiles required in Guam pharmacies? ANSWER Yes,
pharmacies must maintain patient medication records
35. Q: Can pharmacists in Guam administer vaccines? ANSWER Yes, with
proper training and certification
36. Q: What is the lookback period for prescription monitoring programs?
ANSWER Typically 12 months of dispensing history
37. Q: Must pharmacies have a consultation area? ANSWER Yes, a private
area for patient consultation is required
38. Q: Can pharmacy owners be non-pharmacists? ANSWER Yes, but a
pharmacist-in-charge must be designated
