Use our Arizona MPJE practice questions to prepare for your pharmacy law exam. Passing the Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination (MPJE) is one of the requirements for pharmacist licensure. Our free online practice test features an assortment of challenging questions on Arizona pharmacy law. Each question is followed by a detailed explanation.
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Question 1 |
Cleanrooms and laminar air flow hoods must be certified every:
3 months | |
6 months | |
9 months | |
1 year | |
2 years |
Question 1 Explanation:
Certification must be obtained every 6 months for cleanrooms and laminar air flow hoods.
Question 2 |
Annual controlled substance inventory must take place on:
January 1st | |
March 1st | |
May 1st | |
July 1st | |
October 1st |
Question 2 Explanation:
Annual controlled substance inventory must take place May 1st unless otherwise directed by the Board.
Question 3 |
When a pharmacy closes and transfers controlled medications out of the pharmacy, what form must be used?
DEA 222 | |
DEA 224 | |
DEA 108 | |
DEA 225 | |
None of the above |
Question 3 Explanation:
A DEA 222 form must be used when controlled medications are transferred out of a pharmacy that is closing.
Question 4 |
Mr. Mathis is a patient that faxed his prescription for his blood pressure medication to the pharmacy that the doctor had written for him. He is at the pharmacy to pick up his medication; however, Mr. Mathis left his original prescription at home. Which of the following is the appropriate response?
Give the prescription to the patient since there is record of the prescription from the patient faxing it to the pharmacy | |
Give the prescription to the patient and then call the provider’s office to ensure the prescription was valid | |
Have the patient return to the pharmacy with a new prescription written by the prescriber to ensure it is being issued legitimately | |
Have the patient return to the pharmacy with the original prescription and then give the prescription to the patient | |
Give the patient 3 days worth of the medications and have the patient bring in the original prescription to dispense the rest |
Question 4 Explanation:
Patients can fax or email prescriptions to the pharmacy to have them filled; however, such prescriptions may not be dispensed until the original prescription is given to the pharmacy with the prescriber’s signature.
Question 5 |
How much space must be clear in front of a work counter at a community pharmacy?
12 inches | |
24 inches | |
36 inches | |
48 inches | |
60 inches |
Question 5 Explanation:
There must be at least 36 inches of clear space in front of work counters at community pharmacies.
Question 6 |
How many nurse supervisors may have authority to access a hospital pharmacy when it is closed?
1 nurse supervisor per shift | |
2 nurse supervisors per shift | |
4 nurse supervisors per shift | |
5 nurse supervisors total | |
10 nurse supervisors total |
Question 6 Explanation:
One nurse supervisor per shift may have authority to access the hospital pharmacy when it is closed.
Question 7 |
A pharmacy is discontinuing operation and must submit information to the Board of Pharmacy beforehand. What information of the discontinuing pharmacy must be submitted?
Pharmacy name, phone number, permit number, and DEA registration number | |
Pharmacy name and permit number | |
Pharmacy name, permit number, and DEA registration number | |
Pharmacy name, address, permit number, and DEA registration number | |
Pharmacy name, address, and permit number |
Question 7 Explanation:
A pharmacy discontinuing business must submit the following information about the pharmacy: name, address, permit number, and DEA registration number.
Question 8 |
Schedule II opioids must have what color cap on the bottle when they are dispensed in the outpatient setting?
Blue | |
White | |
Red | |
Yellow | |
Green |
Question 8 Explanation:
Schedule II opioids must have a red cap on the bottle when they are dispensed in the outpatient setting. If no red caps are available, a red sticker must be affixed to the top of the cap.
Question 9 |
When using or providing shared pharmacy services, such as a remote order entry or central fill pharmacy, each pharmacy must record what information in each step of prescription processing?
Employee name, initials, or ID code | |
Employee initials and time | |
Employee initials and ID code | |
Employee ID code and date | |
Employee name and prescription number |
Question 9 Explanation:
Employees must keep record of either their name, initials, or ID code during each step of prescription processing when receiving or providing shared pharmacy services.
Question 10 |
The sterile compounding area of a hospital pharmacy must be at least:
100 square feet of contiguous flooring | |
200 square feet of contiguous flooring | |
400 square feet of contiguous flooring | |
500 square feet of contiguous flooring | |
550 square feet of contiguous flooring |
Question 10 Explanation:
The sterile compounding area of a hospital pharmacy must be at least 100 square feet of contiguous flooring. For permits or remodels done before November 1, 2006, the requirement is 60 square feet.
Question 11 |
Pharmacy technicians must report a change in employer to the Board within how many days of the change?
7 days | |
10 days | |
30 days | |
60 days | |
90 days |
Question 11 Explanation:
Pharmacy technicians must report a change in employer to the Board within 10 days of the change.
Question 12 |
A pharmacist applicant must petition and obtain approval from the Board before retaking the NAPLEX after they have failed:
1 time | |
2 times | |
3 times | |
5 times | |
8 times |
Question 12 Explanation:
A pharmacist applicant must petition and obtain approval from the Board before retaking the NAPLEX or MPJE if they have failed 3 times.
Question 13 |
The authorization to test (ATT) from the Board of Pharmacy to take the NAPLEX is valid for how long after the Board receives the initial application?
3 months | |
6 months | |
9 months | |
12 months | |
24 months |
Question 13 Explanation:
The ATT from the Board of Pharmacy that an applicant receives to take the NAPLEX is valid for 12 months from the date the Board received the initial application.
Question 14 |
Patients may be charged a handling fee when dispensed a medication that has been donated. This fee cannot be more than:
$1.00 per prescription | |
$2.50 per prescription | |
$3.00 per prescription | |
$4.50 per prescription | |
$5.00 per prescription |
Question 14 Explanation:
Patients that are dispensed a donated drug may be charged up to $4.50 per prescription as a handling fee.
Question 15 |
A permittee of a non-prescription wholesale drug permit that stocks 30 or fewer drugs is a:
Category I Retailer | |
Category II Retailer | |
Category III Retailer | |
Category IV Retailer | |
Category V Retailer |
Question 15 Explanation:
Non-prescription wholesale drug permittees that stock 30 or fewer drugs are considered a Category I Retailer.
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