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

Federal law (21 CFR 290.5) requires the transfer-prohibition statement on all dispensed prescription containers.

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

Schedule II prescriptions must be filled within 30 days of the date written per federal DEA regulation.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Prescriber's DEA registration number

Answer

The prescriber's DEA number is not required on the dispensing label; it is required on the original prescription for controlled substances.

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

Schedule III and IV controlled substances may be refilled up to 5 times within 6 months of the date issued.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

6 months

Answer

Schedule V prescriptions, like Schedules III and IV, are valid for refills for up to 6 months from the date issued.

MPJE - Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination Practice Test

MPJE - Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination Practice Test

MPJE Dispensing and Labeling 2