MPJE MPJE Prescription Dispensing Requirements Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

Under federal law, what is the maximum number of refills permitted for a Schedule III controlled substance?

Accepted Answer

Up to 5 refills within 6 months

Answer

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

Question 2

Which of the following information is NOT required on a prescription label for a non-controlled drug?

Accepted Answer

Patient's date of birth

Answer

Federal law does not require the patient's date of birth on a prescription label, though other identifying information such as the patient's name is required.

Question 3

A pharmacist receives a written prescription for a Schedule II controlled substance that was issued 35 days ago. Under federal law, what should the pharmacist do?

Accepted Answer

Use professional judgment; federal law does not set a specific fill window for Schedule IIs

Answer

Federal law does not specify a hard expiration date for Schedule II prescriptions; pharmacists use professional judgment, though many states impose their own time limits.

Question 4

Which statement correctly describes the 'corresponding responsibility' doctrine in pharmacy law?

Accepted Answer

The pharmacist shares legal responsibility with the prescriber for ensuring a prescription is issued for a legitimate medical purpose

Answer

Under 21 CFR 1306.04, both the prescriber and the pharmacist bear corresponding responsibility to ensure a controlled substance prescription is issued and dispensed for a legitimate medical purpose.

Question 5

A patient requests an emergency oral Schedule II prescription. Under federal law, the pharmacist may dispense the emergency supply if the prescriber provides a written prescription within how many days?

Accepted Answer

7 days

Answer

DEA regulations require the prescribing practitioner to furnish a written Schedule II prescription to the pharmacist within 7 days of authorizing an emergency oral prescription.

MPJE - Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination Practice Test

MPJE - Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination Practice Test

MPJE MPJE Prescription Dispensing Requirements Questions and Answers 2