MPJE Licensure and Personnel 4

Question 1

Under most state regulations, the pharmacist-in-charge (PIC) is responsible for which of the following?

Accepted Answer

The overall operation of the pharmacy, including compliance with pharmacy laws

Answer

The PIC bears legal responsibility for the pharmacy's compliance with all applicable federal and state pharmacy laws and regulations governing its operation.

Question 2

A pharmacy wishes to change its pharmacist-in-charge. How must this change typically be reported to the state board?

Accepted Answer

Within the timeframe specified by state law, often 10–30 days

Answer

Most states require prompt notification to the board of pharmacy when the PIC changes, with deadlines commonly ranging from 10 to 30 days after the change occurs.

Question 3

Which of the following best describes the pharmacist-to-technician ratio concept found in most state pharmacy practice acts?

Accepted Answer

A maximum number of technicians one pharmacist may supervise at a given time

Answer

Technician ratio rules define the maximum number of pharmacy technicians a single pharmacist may supervise simultaneously, with limits varying by state and practice setting.

Question 4

A pharmacist supervisor discovers that a pharmacy technician has been diverting controlled substances. After confirming the diversion, the pharmacist's FIRST obligation is to:

Accepted Answer

Report the diversion to the DEA and state board of pharmacy as required by law

Answer

Federal law (DEA) and most state laws require that controlled substance diversion be reported to the DEA and the state board of pharmacy; internal action alone is insufficient.

Question 5

A pharmacist is asked by the pharmacy owner to counsel patients in a language in which the pharmacist is not fluent. The MOST appropriate course of action is to:

Accepted Answer

Use an interpreter or qualified bilingual staff member to facilitate counseling

Answer

Pharmacists should utilize trained interpreter services or qualified bilingual staff to fulfill the counseling obligation when a language barrier exists.

MPJE - Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination Practice Test

MPJE - Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination Practice Test

MPJE Licensure and Personnel 4