MPJE General 3

Question 1

Under the Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act, the daily purchase limit for pseudoephedrine is:

Accepted Answer

3.6 grams

Answer

CMEA limits pseudoephedrine purchases to 3.6 grams per day and 9 grams per 30-day period.

Question 2

A pharmacist who breaches patient confidentiality without authorization may face disciplinary action under:

Accepted Answer

State pharmacy practice acts and HIPAA

Answer

Unauthorized disclosure of patient information can trigger both state pharmacy board sanctions and federal HIPAA penalties.

Question 3

Which of the following best defines 'adulteration' of a drug product under the FD&C Act?

Accepted Answer

A product that fails to meet established quality, strength, or purity standards

Answer

Under the FD&C Act, adulteration refers to a drug that does not meet quality, strength, purity, or composition standards.

Question 4

A pharmacist may dispense a Schedule III controlled substance refill up to how many times within 6 months of the original prescription date?

Accepted Answer

Up to 5 times

Answer

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

Question 5

Under the Poison Prevention Packaging Act, child-resistant containers are NOT required for which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Nitroglycerin sublingual tablets

Answer

Nitroglycerin sublingual tablets are specifically exempt from PPPA child-resistant packaging requirements.

MPJE - Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination Practice Test