Georgia MPJE Practice Questions

Check out our free Georgia MPJE practice test. It includes an assortment of challenging practice questions to help with your Georgia pharmacy law exam review. Passing the Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination (MPJE) is one of the requirements for pharmacist licensure in Georgia. Our practice questions feature instant scoring and provide detailed answer explanations.

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Question 1

Records of compounded preparations, when maintained in a central database, must be producible if requested by the Board or the Georgia Drug and Narcotics Agency (GDNA) within:

A
24 hours
B
48 hours
C
72 hours
D
96 hours
E
120 hours
Question 1 Explanation: 
Records of compounded preparations must be producible within 48 hours when requested by the Board or the GDNA. If they are not kept in a central database, the records must be producible within 24 hours.
Question 2

In this jurisdiction, which of the following statement(s) is/are correct regarding the registration of pharmacies?

I.    A pharmacist-in-charge is required to be on the application

II.   Licenses can be transferred upon the sale of the business

III.  Licenses must be renewed June 30th of each odd year

A
I only
B
I & II
C
II only
D
I, II, & III
E
I & III
Question 2 Explanation: 
In Georgia, a pharmacy registration is required to contain the PIC and if changed, the BOP must be notified immediately of the new PIC. Licenses are not transferable; they become null and void upon the sale or change of mode of operation of the business. Pharmacy licenses are required to be renewed every 2 years and expire on June 30th of each odd year. If not renewed by September 1st of that odd year, the registration is considered inactive and the pharmacy must be reinstated at the discretion of the BOP.
Question 3

In a Georgia prison clinic pharmacy, a night cabinet must be inventoried no less than:

A
Every 3 days
B
Every 7 days
C
Every 15 days
D
Every 30 days
E
Every 60 days
Question 3 Explanation: 
Locked night cabinets can be utilized in prison clinic pharmacies to allow authorized personnel to access to medication needed when the pharmacy is closed. The Director of Pharmacy must ensure that:

• Drugs are properly labeled, with name, strength, lot number, and expiration date

• Only prepackaged drugs are available, in amounts sufficient for immediate therapeutic requirements

• Written physician's orders and proofs of use for controlled substances are provided

• All drugs within the cabinet are inventoried at least once per week

• Written policies and procedures are established to implement these requirements
Question 4

How many pharmacy technicians can one pharmacist supervise in the state of Georgia?

A
2
B
3
C
4
D
5
E
Unlimited
Question 4 Explanation: 
A pharmacist may directly supervise up to 3 pharmacy technicians at one time. Of those 3 pharmacy techs, one must be certified by the Georgia BOP, have passed the employer’s training/assessment program, or be certified by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).

In addition to 3 pharmacy technicians, a pharmacist can also supervise 1 pharmacy intern, 1 pharmacy extern, and 1 pharmacy observer at one time. The limit of 3 pharmacy techs can be increased in certain situations by an application to the BOP for a licensed hospital.
Question 5

Which of the following is/are true regarding an OTP clinic pharmacy?

I.    A proof of use is required for controlled substances

II.   OTP clinic pharmacies may destroy controlled substances on premises

III.  The pharmacy must be locked when a pharmacist is not on duty

A
I only
B
I & II
C
II only
D
I & III
E
I, II, & III
Question 5 Explanation: 
In Georgia, a proof of use form is required when dispensing controlled substances from an OTP clinic pharmacy. OTP clinic pharmacies may destroy controlled substances on-site, but these must be a remainder of a single-dose unit or the single-dose unit was prepared to the nearest possible size of the dose ordered. Lastly, like other types of pharmacies in Georgia, the pharmacy must remain secured when a pharmacist is not on duty; however, this does not limit emergency access given the appropriate situation.
Question 6

Records of compounded preparations for anticipation of prescription drug orders must include all the following EXCEPT:

A
Instruments used in the preparation process
B
Order of mixing or preparation of the preparation
C
Identities of the pharmacist and any staff member involved
D
Lot numbers and expiration dates of ingredients used
E
The date of mixing or preparation
Question 6 Explanation: 
Records of compounded preparations for anticipation of prescription drug orders must include: the ingredients and amounts/volumes used; ingredient source, lot numbers, and expiration dates; the order of mixing or preparation of the preparation; the identity of the pharmacist and any staff member involved in the compounding process; the date of preparation; and the pharmacy lot number or identification number and expiration date for the compounded drug, if applicable.
Question 7

A verbal order was received by an OTP clinic pharmacy in an emergency situation. The order must be signed by the ordering physician within ____ hours.

A
24 hours
B
48 hours
C
72 hours
D
96 hours
E
120 hours
Question 7 Explanation: 
In emergency situations, a verbal order may be given by the practitioner, and it must be signed by the physician within 72 hours.
Question 8

Which of the following must be true in order to refill ophthalmic topical products in Georgia?

I.    The original prescription contains refills

II.   Refills are given after at least 65% of the medication has been utilized

III.  Refills are through a retail pharmacy only

A
I only
B
II only
C
III only
D
I & III
E
I, II, & III
Question 8 Explanation: 
Topical ophthalmic preparations can be refilled under the following circumstances:

• The original prescription has valid refills remaining

• The refills occur after at least 70% of the medication has been utilized

• Refills can be given through a retail or mail order pharmacy
Question 9

Which of the following is true regarding delivery of prescriptions by the pharmacy?

I.    A pharmacist must be on the delivery vehicle

II.   The pharmacy is responsible up until delivery has occurred

III.  The delivery must be on a continuous route from the pharmacy to the patient

A
I only
B
I & II
C
II only
D
II & III
E
III only
Question 9 Explanation: 
In Georgia, the following stipulations exist regarding delivery by a pharmacy:

• Pharmacies can deliver if requested by patient or designee

• The Georgia BOP will hold the pharmacy responsible for anything that happens up until delivery has occurred

• The delivery must occur on a continuous route from the pharmacy to the patient or patient’s designee

• Medications should be maintained within temperature range

• Controlled substance deliveries should be signed for
Question 10

Prescriptions for oral contraceptives, hormone replacement, or prenatal vitamins issued by an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) may be refilled up to ____________ from the date of original drug order.

A
6 months
B
12 months
C
18 months
D
24 months
E
36 months
Question 10 Explanation: 
Prescriptions for oral contraceptives, hormone replacement, or prenatal vitamins issued by an APRN may be refilled up to 24 months from the date of original drug order.
Question 11

In Georgia, when a pharmacist dispenses a partial fill for a Schedule II medication for terminally ill or long-term care facility patients, the prescription must:

A
Have “terminally ill” or “LTCF patient” recorded on the front
B
Identify the limit of partial fillings that can be dispensed
C
Have the prescriber note “for partial dispensing” on the front
D
Contain the ICD-10 code of the primary diagnosis on the front
E
Have the pharmacist write “for partial dispensing” on the front
Question 11 Explanation: 
In Georgia, a pharmacist must record, on the front of the prescription, “LTCF patient” or “terminally ill” to meet the documentation requirements for partial filling a C-II for these patients.
Question 12

Hernandez is a retired Georgia pharmacist whose license is on “inactive” status. He has not been actively practicing for over 4 years, but now needs some extra money and wants to go back to working as a pharmacist. As one step in this process, Mr. Hernandez must submit proof that he has completed ________ of continuing education.

A
15 hours
B
20 hours
C
25 hours
D
30 hours
E
50 hours
Question 12 Explanation: 
Pharmacists seeking reinstatement/reactivation of an inactive license must:

• Submit the completed application to the Board’s office for reinstatement/reactivation.

• Re-take and achieve a passing score on the Jurisprudence Examination (MPJE).

• Complete and submit proof of 30 hours of pharmaceutical continuing education.

• Pay all past renewal fees and/or reinstatement fees.

Applicants who have been out of practice for 4 or more years are also required to work under direct supervision in an “intern-like” setting. The required number of “Intern-like” hours vary depending on the number of years they were out of practice.
Question 13

Who can receive a patient’s confidential information?

I.    The patient’s authorized representative

II.   A GDNA agent

III.  A lawyer

A
I only
B
I & II
C
II only
D
II & III
E
I, II, & III
Question 13 Explanation: 
In this jurisdiction, a pharmacist can release a patient’s confidential information, without a release, to the following:

• The patient

• The patient’s authorized representative

• Other healthcare providers (i.e., pharmacists, prescribers, etc.) then caring for the patient

• The Georgia BOP

• A GDNA, DEA, or Georgia Medicaid agent
Question 14

Which of the following is NOT true regarding a drug scheduled under the Georgia Controlled Substances Act (GCSA) but not scheduled under the Federal Controlled Substances Act (FCSA)?

A
The manufacturer of the product is required to indicate the schedule of the drug on the label of its commercial container
B
The drug must be dispensed in the same manner as any other controlled substance
C
The drug must be stored in the same manner as any other controlled substance
D
The drug must be purchased in the same manner as any other controlled substance
E
The manufacturer is not required to print the symbol designating the schedule of the drug on the label of its commercial container
Question 14 Explanation: 
Any scheduled drug under the GCSA but not scheduled under the FCSA must be purchased, stored, inventoried, distributed, or dispensed in the same manner as any other controlled substance.

The manufacturer of the product is NOT required to indicate the schedule of the drug on the label of its commercial container and is NOT required to print the symbol designating the schedule of the drug on the label of its commercial container.
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