Massachusetts MPJE Practice Questions

A pharmacy that is authorized to limit their services to a particular segment of the general public and may furnish services only to the beneficiaries of a trust or pension plan describes which type of pharmacy setting?

Of the following prescriptions, which one would be the first to expire based on Massachusetts state law? Assume all are written on today’s date.

When transferring a prescription, it is important to consider the schedule of the medication being transferred because the laws differ based on the schedule. Which of the following are true?

I.    A prescription for Lyrica with refills may be transferred between pharmacies on a one-time only basis

II.   A prescription for atorvastatin may be transferred between pharmacies within 1 year of the date of issuance

III.  Both the original and transferred prescriptions must be maintained for a period of two years from the date of issuance

The allowed quantity and refill amount on a prescription varies based on the controlled schedule of the medication that is being prescribed. Which of the following is not written in accordance with Massachusetts state law?

A pharmacist is filling a prescription for Oxycodone 5mg/5mL liquid. When pouring, the pharmacist misses the bottle and spills 15mL on the floor. The pharmacist attempts to retrieve the lost medication, but now it has been adulterated and should not be dispensed to any patient. What action should the pharmacist take?

Sebastian is a pharmacist who shows up before the Board to receive a disciplinary action against his license. The Board decides not to stop Sebastian from having the ability to practice but does decide the case will be attached to his license on the Massachusetts website, so employers are informed of the incident prior to hiring Sebastian. What is this disciplinary action defined as?

You are working in a community pharmacy in Massachusetts as the only pharmacist on site for the day, but support staff do have some overlap and change throughout the shift. Please select ALL scenarios below that would NOT follow the required supervisory ratios. (Note: RPT is a registered pharmacy technician and CPT is a certified pharmacy technician.)

A pharmacist must conduct a prospective drug utilization review before each new prescription is dispensed or delivered to a patient. This may include a review of the patient record for the purpose of promoting therapeutic appropriateness by making a reasonable effort to identify all the following EXCEPT:

Renewal of a controlled substance registration shall be made prior to the following dates:

I.    December 31st of each odd-numbered year for a pharmacy

II.   December 31st of each odd-numbered year for an outsourcing facility

III.  December 31st of each odd-numbered year for a wholesale druggist

For which of the following medications may a retail pharmacist not fill or dispense any prescription without a new Letter of Medical Necessity accompanying the prescription every time?

The state Board of Pharmacy is responsible for inspecting all pharmacies. Which of the following is true regarding pharmacy inspections?

Every licensed pharmacy/pharmacist shall report to the Board which of the following within 7 business days?

Five patients walk into the pharmacy hoping to receive a vaccination today since they are all due and feel the pharmacy can provide the service much faster than the doctor’s office. Which of the following patients must the pharmacist turn away?

You are a Massachusetts pharmacist who works in a facility that partakes in non-sterile compounding but not sterile compounding. Which of the following is true regarding your requirement for your yearly continuing education credits (CEUs)?

Which of the following is a duty that is NOT appropriate for a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPT) to perform?