Minnesota MPJE Practice Questions

Pharmacist preceptors in Minnesota must:

I. Be registered as preceptors

II. Practice at least 20 hours a week as a pharmacist

III. Have a history of compliance with state and federal laws

Which of the following is NOT a function of a pharmacy technician?

A pharmacy is dispensing partial quantities of a Schedule II controlled substance for a patient in a long-term care facility. What shall the pharmacist record with each partial dispensing? Select ALL that apply.

A pharmacist receives an electronic prescription order for Prilosec. The electronic prescription does not indicate to “dispense as written”. The pharmacist:

Pseudoephedrine and ephedrine are categorized in what drug schedule?

Of the following ways to display pseudoephedrine and ephedrine products for retail sale, which is/are appropriate?

I. Behind the counter in the pharmacy

II. Over the counter in a locked display not accessible to the public

III. In the cold medicine aisle with other over-the-counter items

A hospice pharmacy is filling a prescription for hydromorphone oral solution (Dilaudid) for a terminally ill patient in partial quantities. This prescription is valid for what period of time from the date of issue?

A pharmacist receives a prescription for morphine. The pharmacist may partially fill this prescription for whom?

I. A patient on dialysis

II. A patient in a long-term care facility

III. A patient who is terminally ill

A pharmacist notices that one of her technicians is making more errors in the past month, showing up to work late, and is visibly intoxicated almost every day. The pharmacist is concerned about the technician’s ability to practice safely. The pharmacist knows of an organization that provides monitoring services for health professionals. The pharmacist can report the technician to:

Barring exceptions, how often may an individual receive a 30-day urgent need supply of insulin through the Minnesota Insulin Safety Net Program?

After a patient has obtained an initial 30-day supply of a non-controlled drug and returns to the pharmacy to obtain a refill, a pharmacist may dispense up to a 90-day supply when which of the following requirements is/are met?

I. The total quantity of drug dispensed does not exceed the total quantity of drug in the remaining refills

II. The pharmacist is exercising professional judgment

III. The patient demonstrates that they are not experiencing any adverse side effects

Who is authorized to communicate a prescription transfer? Select ALL that apply.

After initial certification of prescriptions, quality assurance must be conducted within what timeframe?

Which of the following are prescription requirements for the dispensing of buprenorphine for opioid use disorder from non-opioid treatment program facilities (i.e. a physician’s office)? Select ALL that apply.

A central service pharmacy is located in another state but provides services to a pharmacy located in Minnesota. The central service pharmacy must be licensed with the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy as what type of pharmacy?