Try our online Kentucky MPJE practice questions to see if you are ready for your pharmacy law exam. Passing the Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination is a requirement for pharmacist licensure in KY. These free questions include detailed explanations. Start your MPJE test prep now!
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Question 1 |
In Kentucky, a pharmacy providing pharmaceutical compounding services must maintain a patient profile for at least:
1 year | |
2 years | |
3 years | |
4 years | |
5 years |
Question 1 Explanation:
A pharmacy generated profile should be maintained separate from the prescription file. The patient profile should be maintained under control of the pharmacist-in-charge for a period of two years following the last dispensing activity. A medication administration record (MAR) as a part of the institutional record should be retained for a period of 5 years from the date of patient discharge from the facility, or in the case of a minor, the MAR should be maintained for a period of 3 years after the patient reaches the age of majority under state law, whichever is longer.
Question 2 |
What is true regarding the transfer of prescription information for any non-controlled substance prescription for the purpose of refill dispensing?
A transfer can be communicated between two licensed pharmacy interns | |
A transfer can be communicated between a licensed pharmacy intern and a licensed pharmacist | |
A transfer can be communicated between a certified pharmacy technician and a licensed pharmacist | |
A transfer can be communicated between two licensed pharmacists | |
All of the above |
Question 2 Explanation:
The transfer of prescription information for any non-controlled substance prescription for the purpose of refill dispensing may occur if it is orally communicated directly between two (2) pharmacists (only licensed pharmacists) in the Commonwealth or between a pharmacist and an individual located in a state or U.S. Territory or District outside the Commonwealth and similarly credentialed as a pharmacist by that state or U.S. Territory or District. Pharmacy interns and technicians are not permitted to transfer prescriptions under Kentucky law.
Question 3 |
According to the Kentucky Revised Statutes: “A person is guilty of forgery of a prescription when, with intent to defraud, deceive, or injure another, he falsely makes, completes, or alters a written instrument which is or purports to be or which is calculated to become or to represent a prescription for a controlled substance when completed.”
What is the repercussion of a first offense of forgery of a prescription?
Class A felony | |
Class B felony | |
Class C felony | |
Class D felony | |
A Misdemeanor |
Question 3 Explanation:
Under KRS, forgery of a prescription is a class D felony on first defense. Any second or subsequent offense is a class C felony.
Question 4 |
Which of the following duties is the Kentucky State Board of Pharmacy authorized to do?
I. Employ an executive director, which must be a citizen at large
II. Set time and place for examinations
III. Schedule and conduct hearings
IV. Issue and renew licenses
I only | |
I and II only | |
II, III, and IV | |
III and IV only | |
All of the above |
Question 4 Explanation:
The Board of Pharmacy may set time and place for examinations, approve colleges of pharmacy, promulgate administrative regulations pertaining to pharmacists, interns, technicians, pharmacies, wholesale distributors and manufacturers, issue subpoenas, schedule and conduct hearings, issue and renew licenses, investigate complaints or violations of the state pharmacy laws, seize any drug or device found by the Board to constitute imminent danger, and employ an executive director.
The executive director MUST be a pharmacist. The executive director is NOT considered a member of the Board.
The executive director MUST be a pharmacist. The executive director is NOT considered a member of the Board.
Question 5 |
How long is a non-controlled substance prescription valid for dispensing?
180 days from the date of issuance | |
90 days from the date of issuance | |
365 days from the date of issuance | |
30 days from the date of issuance | |
None of the above |
Question 5 Explanation:
In Kentucky, a pharmacist should not dispense any (non-controlled) drug or device if the prescription is presented more than 365 days after the date of issuance.
Schedule III through V controlled substances must not be dispensed after 180 days from the date of issuance.
Schedule II controlled substances must not be dispensed after 60 days from the date of issuance. A prescription shall not be issued for a practitioner to obtain a controlled substance for the purpose of general dispensing or administering to patients.
Schedule III through V controlled substances must not be dispensed after 180 days from the date of issuance.
Schedule II controlled substances must not be dispensed after 60 days from the date of issuance. A prescription shall not be issued for a practitioner to obtain a controlled substance for the purpose of general dispensing or administering to patients.
Question 6 |
How often is the Kentucky State Board of Pharmacy required to meet?
Annually | |
Twice a year | |
Four times a year | |
Every other month | |
Monthly |
Question 6 Explanation:
The Kentucky State Board of Pharmacy is required to meet at least four times a year. Four members constitute a quorum.
Question 7 |
In the State of Kentucky, how much pseudoephedrine can a customer purchase?
No more than 3.6 grams per purchase | |
No more than 7.2 grams per purchase | |
No more than 9.0 grams per month | |
No more than 16.4 grams per 90 days | |
No more than 26 grams per year |
Question 7 Explanation:
All forms of pseudoephedrine must be stored behind the pharmacy counter. A record of each sale must be made documenting the date of the sale, the name, address, date of birth, and photo ID of purchaser, and the amount sold. The purchaser must be 18 years and older. All records must be maintained for 2 years from the date of sale.
Pseudoephedrine limits are as follows:
Pseudoephedrine limits are as follows:
- 3.6 grams per purchase
- 7.2 grams per month
- 24 grams per year
Question 8 |
The laminar air flow hood or other ISO class 5 environment must be certified:
Weekly | |
Monthly | |
Quarterly | |
Bi-Annually | |
Annually |
Question 8 Explanation:
The laminar air flow hood, ISO class 5 environments, ISO class 7 environment and other equipment must be certified annually by an independent contractor in accordance with federal standard 209B and NSF standard No. 49.
Question 9 |
How many continuing education units (CEU) are required by each pharmacist every year under Kentucky State Pharmacy law?
1.5 | |
3.0 | |
10 | |
15 | |
30 |
Question 9 Explanation:
1.5 CEU (or 15 continuing education hours) are required annually from January 1 to December 31. A pharmacist shall:
- Complete a minimum of one and five-tenths (1.5) CEU (fifteen (15) contact hours) annually between January 1 and December 31; and not transfer or apply excess hours or units for future years.
- A pharmacist may be granted a deferral on a year-to-year basis at the discretion of the Board for illness, incapacity, or other extenuating circumstances.
- A pharmacist first licensed by the Board within twelve (12) months immediately preceding the annual renewal date shall be exempt from the continuing pharmacy education provisions for that year.
Question 10 |
A pharmacy in the state of Kentucky is scheduled to receive a shipment of legend drugs that includes controlled substances. The shipment did not arrive on the anticipated date of delivery. The pharmacy should report the nonreceipt of the shipment:
Immediately upon notice of nonreceipt | |
Within three business days of discussion with shipper, if still not received | |
Within three business days of anticipated receipt date | |
Within five business days of discussion with shipper, if still not received | |
Within five business days of anticipated receipt date |
Question 10 Explanation:
A pharmacy which has mailed or shipped a controlled substance to a location in Kentucky and learns that the mailing or shipment did not arrive must within three business days report that nonreceipt to the Department of Kentucky State Police and, if applicable, the United States Postal Inspection Service.
Question 11 |
How many pharmacists serve on the Kentucky State Board of Pharmacy?
Two | |
Three | |
Four | |
Five | |
Six |
Question 11 Explanation:
Of the six members on the Board of pharmacy, five are required to be pharmacists and one is a citizen at large who is not associated with or financially interested in the practice of pharmacy. No two pharmacists can be from the same county. All members must be residents of the state of Kentucky and in good standing with the Board.
Question 12 |
Which of the following may a certified pharmacy technician complete under general supervision of a pharmacist?
I. Initiate or receive telephonic communication concerning refill authorization
II. Certify for delivery unit dose mobile transport refilled by other technicians
III. Initiate or receive telephonic communication for a new drug order (verbal order)
I only | |
II only | |
I and II only | |
I and III only | |
I, II, and III |
Question 12 Explanation:
Certified pharmacy technicians under general supervision of a pharmacist can do all of the following:
- Certify for delivery transport systems refilled by another technician.
- Receive diagnostic orders within a nuclear pharmacy.
- Initiate and/or receive a telephone communication from a provider or the provider’s agent concerning refill authorization, after identifying themselves as a certified pharmacy technician.
Question 13 |
Out of state pharmacies are required to:
Provide a toll-free telephone service directly to the pharmacist in charge 24/7 | |
Provide an electronic e-mail service directly to the pharmacist in charge 24/7 | |
Provide a toll-free telephone service directly to the pharmacist in charge during regular hours of operation | |
Provide an electronic e-mail service directly to the pharmacist in charge during regular hours of operation | |
Provide both a toll-free telephone service and an electronic email service directly to the pharmacist in charge not less than 6 days per week and for a minimum 40 hours per week |
Question 13 Explanation:
Each out of state pharmacy during its regular hours of operation, but not less than 6 days per week and for a minimum of forty hours per week, provide a toll-free telephone service directly to the pharmacist in charge of the out of state pharmacy and available to both the patient and each licensed and practicing in-state pharmacist for the purpose of facilitating communication between the patient and the Kentucky pharmacist with access to the patient’s prescription records.
Question 14 |
Under Kentucky State Pharmacy Law, what organization is an approved continuing education provider?
I. The Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)
II. Kentucky Pharmacy Board
III. Accredited school of pharmacy continuing education programs
I only | |
I and II only | |
II and III only | |
I and III only | |
All of the above |
Question 14 Explanation:
Continuing education hours shall be approved if approved by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) or the Board.
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