MPJCE National exam

Try 10 realistic pharmacy law questions aligned with the MPJCE National exam.

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This 10-question mini-exam is designed to mirror the style and cognitive level of the MPJCE National exam, with a focus on federal pharmacy law, controlled substances, prescription requirements, patient privacy, and professional responsibilities.

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This practice content is for preparation only and is not endorsed or approved by NABP, any state board of pharmacy, or testing provider. Always refer to current federal law, DEA regulations, and your state’s pharmacy statutes and rules.

MPJCE National exam (10 Questions)

Question 1

A community pharmacy receives a written prescription for a Schedule II opioid analgesic. Under federal law, how many refills are permitted for this prescription?

A. Refills are allowed for up to 6 months from the date written B. Refills are allowed only if the prescriber authorizes them verbally C. No refills are permitted; a new prescription is required each time D. One refill is allowed if documented on the original prescription

Question 2

Which DEA form is typically used by a pharmacy to order Schedule II controlled substances from a wholesaler when not using an approved electronic ordering system?

A. DEA Form 41 B. DEA Form 222 C. DEA Form 106 D. DEA Form 224

Question 3

A pharmacy partially fills a Schedule II prescription because the full quantity is not in stock. Under federal law, when must the remaining quantity typically be supplied in order to avoid voiding the balance?

A. Within 72 hours of the first partial fill B. Within 7 days of the first partial fill C. Within 30 days of the first partial fill D. Within 6 months of the date written on the prescription

Question 4

A client has a valid prescription for a Schedule III controlled substance with refills remaining. According to federal regulations, how many times may this prescription be transferred between pharmacies that do not share a real-time, online database?

A. It may not be transferred at all B. It may be transferred an unlimited number of times within 6 months C. It may be transferred up to three times, regardless of remaining refills D. It may be transferred one time, and any remaining refills move to the new pharmacy

Question 5

Federal outpatient labeling rules for dispensed prescriptions generally require all of the following on the container, except which item?

A. Name and address of the dispensing pharmacy B. Serial (prescription) number C. Manufacturer’s suggested retail price D. Directions for use and any applicable cautionary statements

Question 6

Under HIPAA, which of the following is considered an appropriate disclosure of protected health information (PHI) without obtaining additional written authorization from the patient?

A. Sharing a patient’s medication list with the patient’s employer on request B. Providing prescription information to another treating prescriber involved in the patient’s care C. Discussing a patient’s therapy details with a friend who picks up the prescription D. Posting a list of patients who have overdue refills on a bulletin board in the pharmacy

Question 7

Federal law associated with prospective drug utilization review and patient counseling for Medicaid outpatients is most closely linked to which requirement in everyday pharmacy practice?

A. Offering to counsel patients and reviewing their profiles for therapeutic problems before dispensing B. Limiting each prescription to a 30-day supply regardless of payer C. Requiring all prescriptions to be written on tamper-resistant pads D. Prohibiting pharmacists from changing dosage forms without prescriber approval

Question 8

How often must a complete inventory of all controlled substances be performed in a pharmacy under federal regulations, assuming state law is not more stringent?

A. Every 6 months B. Every calendar year at the same time C. Every 3 years D. At least every 2 years

Question 9

A pharmacy discovers a significant loss of controlled substances due to suspected theft. Which DEA form is used to formally report this loss to the DEA?

A. DEA Form 41 B. DEA Form 222 C. DEA Form 106 D. DEA Form 363

Question 10

In an emergency situation, a prescriber phones in an oral order for a Schedule II medication to a community pharmacy. Under federal law, which of the following actions must occur to remain compliant?

A. The pharmacy may dispense a 30-day supply with no further documentation required B. The prescriber must provide a follow-up written prescription to the pharmacy within a short time frame, and the prescription must be limited to the emergency quantity C. The order must be converted to an electronic transmission before being dispensed D. The pharmacy must refuse the order because Schedule II medications cannot be authorized orally