MPJE Dispensing and Labeling 2

Question 1

Under federal law, which statement must appear on the label of every dispensed prescription drug container?

Accepted Answer

Federal law prohibits the transfer of this drug to any person other than the patient for whom it was prescribed.

Answer

This medication may cause drowsiness.

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Shake well before use.

Answer

Store at room temperature.

Question 2

A pharmacist receives a prescription for a Schedule II controlled substance that was issued 45 days ago. What is the correct action?

Accepted Answer

Refuse to fill because Schedule II prescriptions expire after 30 days.

Answer

Dispense the full quantity as written.

Answer

Dispense a partial fill only.

Answer

Contact the DEA for authorization to fill.

Question 3

Which information is NOT required on the outpatient prescription label under federal law?

Accepted Answer

Prescriber's DEA registration number

Answer

Prescriber's name

Answer

Directions for use

Answer

Patient's name

Question 4

A patient requests a 90-day supply of a Schedule III medication. The prescription was written for 30 days. What is the maximum number of refills permitted?

Accepted Answer

5 refills

Answer

2 refills

Answer

Unlimited refills within 6 months

Answer

No refills are allowed for Schedule III

Question 5

What is the maximum validity period for a Schedule V prescription under federal law?

Accepted Answer

6 months

Answer

12 months

Answer

18 months

Answer

There is no federal expiration limit for Schedule V prescriptions

Question 6

A pharmacist receives an oral prescription for a Schedule III controlled substance from a physician. Which action is required?

Accepted Answer

Reduce the oral order to writing and dispense.

Answer

Refuse to fill; oral orders are prohibited for all controlled substances.

Answer

Fill the prescription but note DEA must be notified within 7 days.

Answer

Require a written order before dispensing.

Question 7

Which of the following is an acceptable practice when dispensing a drug in a child-resistant container?

Accepted Answer

Use a non-child-resistant container if the patient or prescriber requests it.

Answer

Always use a non-child-resistant container for elderly patients without written request.

Answer

Use a non-child-resistant container only if both the prescriber and patient request it in writing.

Answer

Child-resistant packaging is required regardless of any patient or prescriber request.