MPJE Illinois 2

Question 1

Under the Illinois Pharmacy Practice Act, what is the maximum ratio of pharmacy technicians to pharmacists allowed in a retail pharmacy setting?

Accepted Answer

3:1

Answer

Illinois law allows a maximum of 3 pharmacy technicians per supervising pharmacist in a retail pharmacy setting.

Question 2

In Illinois, a pharmacist who receives an oral prescription for a Schedule III controlled substance must reduce it to writing within how many hours?

Accepted Answer

72 hours

Answer

Illinois law requires that oral Schedule III controlled substance prescriptions be reduced to writing within 72 hours.

Question 3

Which Illinois agency is primarily responsible for enforcing the Illinois Pharmacy Practice Act?

Accepted Answer

Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)

Answer

The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) is the primary agency responsible for enforcing the Illinois Pharmacy Practice Act.

Question 4

Under Illinois law, how long must a pharmacy retain original prescription hard copies or electronic records?

Accepted Answer

5 years

Answer

Illinois requires pharmacies to retain prescription records for a minimum of 5 years.

Question 5

A patient in Illinois requests an emergency refill of a non-controlled maintenance medication and cannot reach their prescriber. Under Illinois law, what is the maximum supply a pharmacist may dispense?

Accepted Answer

30-day supply

Answer

Illinois law permits pharmacists to dispense up to a 30-day emergency supply of a non-controlled maintenance medication when the prescriber cannot be reached.

MPJE - Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination Practice Test

MPJE - Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination Practice Test

MPJE Illinois 2