MPJE MPJE Pharmacy Operations and Recordkeeping Questions and Answers 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Under federal law, how long must a pharmacy retain Schedule II controlled substance records?
- 1 year
- 2 years (Correct answer)
- 3 years
- 5 years
Correct answer: 2 years
Federal law requires Schedule II controlled substance records to be maintained for a minimum of 2 years from the date of the transaction.
Question 2: Which DEA form is required when a pharmacy discovers a theft or significant loss of controlled substances?
- DEA Form 41
- DEA Form 106 (Correct answer)
- DEA Form 222
- DEA Form 224
Correct answer: DEA Form 106
DEA Form 106 (Report of Theft or Significant Loss of Controlled Substances) must be filed with the DEA when a pharmacy discovers controlled substance theft or significant loss.
Question 3: A pharmacy receives a Schedule II controlled substance order via DEA Form 222. Where must the pharmacy's copy of this form be stored?
- With the prescriptions on file
- Separately from all other records in a readily retrievable manner (Correct answer)
- Combined with Schedule III–V records
- Electronically only, no paper copy required
Correct answer: Separately from all other records in a readily retrievable manner
DEA Form 222 copies must be maintained separately from all other records and be readily retrievable for DEA inspection.
Question 4: A pharmacist receives a verbal order for a Schedule III controlled substance. How many days does the prescriber have to provide a written follow-up?
- 48 hours
- 5 days
- 7 days (Correct answer)
- 10 days
Correct answer: 7 days
For Schedule III–V controlled substances received verbally, the prescriber must provide a written or electronic prescription within 7 days.
Question 5: Which of the following is NOT required on a prescription label for a controlled substance dispensed in the US?
- Patient's full address
- Pharmacy's DEA number (Correct answer)
- Directions for use
- Date of dispensing
Correct answer: Pharmacy's DEA number
The pharmacy's DEA registration number is not required on the prescription label; it appears on the pharmacy's DEA registration certificate but not on individual labels.
Question 6: Under the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990 (OBRA '90), what must a pharmacist offer to Medicaid patients at the point of sale?
- A printed medication guide
- A verbal or written offer to counsel (Correct answer)
- A copy of the prescriber's notes
- A drug interaction printout
Correct answer: A verbal or written offer to counsel
OBRA '90 requires pharmacists to offer prospective drug utilization review and counseling to Medicaid patients, typically fulfilled by a verbal or written offer to counsel.
MPJE MPJE Pharmacy Operations and Recordkeeping Questions and Answers 2
Under federal law, how long must a pharmacy retain Schedule II controlled substance records?