TX MPJE Practice Questions and
Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 |
Correct & Verified
What is required before dispensing a dangerous drug without a prescription under Board-
approved protocol?
✔✔Compliance with state rules and authorized procedure.
What is required for emergency dispensing of Schedule II drugs?
✔✔Oral prescription from prescriber with written follow-up within seven days.
What must be documented when electronic prescribing fails?
✔✔The reason for using paper or alternate methods.
What is the purpose of the Texas PMP?
✔✔To monitor and prevent prescription drug abuse and diversion.
Which controlled substance schedule has the highest abuse potential?
✔✔Schedule I.
What is required when a drug recall occurs?
✔✔Follow Board and FDA procedures to remove and document affected products.
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,What must be included on all prescription labels in Texas?
✔✔Patient name, drug name, directions, prescriber, pharmacy info, and cautionary statements.
What is the primary role of the Texas State Board of Pharmacy?
✔✔To license, regulate, and oversee pharmacists, pharmacies, and pharmacy technicians.
What must a pharmacist do before dispensing any controlled substance?
✔✔Verify the prescription, check the patient’s PMP history, and ensure legal compliance.
How often must a Texas pharmacy perform a complete controlled substances inventory?
✔✔Annually.
Which drugs are required to be reported to the Texas Prescription Monitoring Program?
✔✔All opioids, benzodiazepines, barbiturates, and carisoprodol dispensed outpatient.
Within how many days must outpatient controlled substance data be submitted to the PMP?
✔✔By the next business day.
Who can access the Texas PMP under delegation rules?
✔✔Pharmacists and registered pharmacy technicians authorized by the Board.
What must a pharmacy do if the PMP is temporarily inaccessible?
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,✔✔Document a good faith attempt to access the system.
Which patients are generally exempt from PMP checks in Texas?
✔✔Hospice, cancer, or sickle cell disease patients.
What is required to be maintained in a pharmacy for inspection at all times?
✔✔Current Texas pharmacy laws and rules.
Who is responsible for the accuracy of controlled substance inventories in Texas?
✔✔The pharmacist-in-charge.
How long must prescription records be retained in Texas?
✔✔At least two years from the date of last dispensing.
What is the maximum number of technicians a single pharmacist may supervise in many Texas
settings?
✔✔Four pharmacy technicians per pharmacist.
What is the classification of a community pharmacy in Texas?
✔✔Class A.
What type of pharmacy is regulated as Class C?
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, ✔✔Institutional pharmacies such as hospitals and nursing facilities.
What must be done if a controlled substance is lost or stolen?
✔✔Report immediately to the Board and local law enforcement.
What is required before a pharmacist may administer immunizations?
✔✔Board-approved training and adherence to state protocols.
When can a pharmacist refuse to fill a prescription?
✔✔If the prescription is unsafe, illegitimate, or legally noncompliant.
What is required for transferring a controlled substance prescription?
✔✔Proper documentation in both the sending and receiving pharmacy records.
What is the maximum refill for Schedule III-V prescriptions in Texas?
✔✔Up to five times within six months of the original date.
What action is required when a prescription error is discovered after dispensing?
✔✔Notify the prescriber and patient, and take corrective action.
What documentation is required for partial fills of Schedule II drugs?
✔✔Quantity dispensed, date, and remaining balance must be recorded.
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Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 |
Correct & Verified
What is required before dispensing a dangerous drug without a prescription under Board-
approved protocol?
✔✔Compliance with state rules and authorized procedure.
What is required for emergency dispensing of Schedule II drugs?
✔✔Oral prescription from prescriber with written follow-up within seven days.
What must be documented when electronic prescribing fails?
✔✔The reason for using paper or alternate methods.
What is the purpose of the Texas PMP?
✔✔To monitor and prevent prescription drug abuse and diversion.
Which controlled substance schedule has the highest abuse potential?
✔✔Schedule I.
What is required when a drug recall occurs?
✔✔Follow Board and FDA procedures to remove and document affected products.
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,What must be included on all prescription labels in Texas?
✔✔Patient name, drug name, directions, prescriber, pharmacy info, and cautionary statements.
What is the primary role of the Texas State Board of Pharmacy?
✔✔To license, regulate, and oversee pharmacists, pharmacies, and pharmacy technicians.
What must a pharmacist do before dispensing any controlled substance?
✔✔Verify the prescription, check the patient’s PMP history, and ensure legal compliance.
How often must a Texas pharmacy perform a complete controlled substances inventory?
✔✔Annually.
Which drugs are required to be reported to the Texas Prescription Monitoring Program?
✔✔All opioids, benzodiazepines, barbiturates, and carisoprodol dispensed outpatient.
Within how many days must outpatient controlled substance data be submitted to the PMP?
✔✔By the next business day.
Who can access the Texas PMP under delegation rules?
✔✔Pharmacists and registered pharmacy technicians authorized by the Board.
What must a pharmacy do if the PMP is temporarily inaccessible?
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,✔✔Document a good faith attempt to access the system.
Which patients are generally exempt from PMP checks in Texas?
✔✔Hospice, cancer, or sickle cell disease patients.
What is required to be maintained in a pharmacy for inspection at all times?
✔✔Current Texas pharmacy laws and rules.
Who is responsible for the accuracy of controlled substance inventories in Texas?
✔✔The pharmacist-in-charge.
How long must prescription records be retained in Texas?
✔✔At least two years from the date of last dispensing.
What is the maximum number of technicians a single pharmacist may supervise in many Texas
settings?
✔✔Four pharmacy technicians per pharmacist.
What is the classification of a community pharmacy in Texas?
✔✔Class A.
What type of pharmacy is regulated as Class C?
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, ✔✔Institutional pharmacies such as hospitals and nursing facilities.
What must be done if a controlled substance is lost or stolen?
✔✔Report immediately to the Board and local law enforcement.
What is required before a pharmacist may administer immunizations?
✔✔Board-approved training and adherence to state protocols.
When can a pharmacist refuse to fill a prescription?
✔✔If the prescription is unsafe, illegitimate, or legally noncompliant.
What is required for transferring a controlled substance prescription?
✔✔Proper documentation in both the sending and receiving pharmacy records.
What is the maximum refill for Schedule III-V prescriptions in Texas?
✔✔Up to five times within six months of the original date.
What action is required when a prescription error is discovered after dispensing?
✔✔Notify the prescriber and patient, and take corrective action.
What documentation is required for partial fills of Schedule II drugs?
✔✔Quantity dispensed, date, and remaining balance must be recorded.
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