MPJE MPJE Prescription Dispensing Requirements Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

Under federal law, what is the maximum number of refills permitted for a Schedule III controlled substance?

Accepted Answer

Up to 5 refills within 6 months

Answer

No refills allowed

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Up to 12 refills within 1 year

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Unlimited refills with prescriber authorization

Question 2

Which of the following information is NOT required on a prescription label for a non-controlled drug?

Accepted Answer

Patient's date of birth

Answer

Name and address of the dispensing pharmacy

Answer

Directions for use

Answer

Name of the prescribing practitioner

Question 3

A pharmacist receives a written prescription for a Schedule II controlled substance that was issued 35 days ago. Under federal law, what should the pharmacist do?

Accepted Answer

Use professional judgment; federal law does not set a specific fill window for Schedule IIs

Answer

Dispense it because federal law has no expiration for Schedule II prescriptions

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Refuse to fill it because it is beyond the 30-day limit

Answer

Contact the DEA for authorization

Question 4

Which statement correctly describes the 'corresponding responsibility' doctrine in pharmacy law?

Accepted Answer

The pharmacist shares legal responsibility with the prescriber for ensuring a prescription is issued for a legitimate medical purpose

Answer

The prescriber is solely responsible for any controlled substance diversion

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A pharmacist may dispense any valid DEA-number prescription without question

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Corresponding responsibility only applies to Schedule I substances

Question 5

A patient requests an emergency oral Schedule II prescription. Under federal law, the pharmacist may dispense the emergency supply if the prescriber provides a written prescription within how many days?

Accepted Answer

7 days

Answer

3 days

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5 days

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10 days

Question 6

Under the Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act (CMEA), what is the daily purchase limit for pseudoephedrine products sold behind the counter?

Accepted Answer

3.6 grams

Answer

2.4 grams

Answer

6.0 grams

Answer

9.0 grams