FREE Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination (MPJE) Pharmacy Operations and Recordkeeping Questions and Answers

Question 1

A pharmacy uses a three-file system for its hardcopy prescriptions.
A pharmacist receives new prescriptions for oxycodone (Schedule II), alprazolam (Schedule IV), and lisinopril (non-controlled).
How must these prescriptions be filed to comply with federal law?

Accepted Answer

Oxycodone in file one; alprazolam in file two; lisinopril in file three.

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Oxycodone in file one; alprazolam and lisinopril together in file two.

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Oxycodone and alprazolam together in file one; lisinopril in file two.

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All three prescriptions can be filed together in one file as long as the controlled substance prescriptions are marked with a red 'C'.

Question 2

A DEA registrant at a pharmacy wishes to grant a Power of Attorney (POA) to another staff member, allowing them to execute official DEA Form 222s to order Schedule II controlled substances. According to federal regulations, who is an eligible individual to receive this POA?

Accepted Answer

Any individual the registrant authorizes, regardless of their licensure status.

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Only another pharmacist licensed in that state.

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Only the designated Pharmacist-in-Charge (PIC).

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Any licensed healthcare professional working at the pharmacy.

Question 3

A pharmacist discovers during a weekly inventory check that a full stock bottle of zolpidem 10mg tablets is missing and cannot be accounted for, constituting a significant loss. What is the first action the pharmacy must take according to federal law?

Accepted Answer

Notify the local DEA Diversion Field Office in writing within one business day of discovery.

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Complete and submit a DEA Form 106 online within 24 hours.

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Conduct a thorough internal investigation before contacting any external agencies.

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Immediately report the loss to the local police department.

Question 4

Under federal law, what is the minimum period that original prescription records and controlled substance inventory records must be maintained by a pharmacy?

Accepted Answer

Two years

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Ten years

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Five years

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One year

Question 5

A pharmacy wants to implement central recordkeeping for certain documents to save space at the registered location. Which of the following records MUST be maintained on-site at the pharmacy and cannot be stored at a central location?

Accepted Answer

Executed DEA Form 222s, prescriptions, and inventory records

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Shipping and financial records

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Unused DEA Form 222s

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All prescription records older than one year

Question 6

Which of the following pieces of information is NOT federally required to be part of a patient's medication profile record in a pharmacy, although it may be required by some states or be considered good professional practice?

Accepted Answer

Patient's occupation

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Patient's name and address

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A list of medications dispensed

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Pharmacist's comments relevant to the patient's drug therapy