NY MPJE Practice Questions

Use our free NY MPJE practice questions to prep for your New York pharmacy law exam. Passing the Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Exam (MPJE) is one of the requirements in obtaining your New York pharmacy license. Our online practice test provides instant scoring along with detailed explanations.

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Question 1

Which of the following must be electronically prescribed in the state of New York?

A
Prescription medical devices
B
Controlled substances
C
Non-controlled substances
D
Hypodermic needles and syringes
E
All of the above
Question 1 Explanation: 
In the state of New York, controlled and non-controlled substances, prescription medical devices, and hypodermic needles and syringes must be electronically prescribed unless an exception applies.
Question 2

Dr. Simmons is a prescriber that calls in a prescription for a Medicaid patient and says the brand product is medically necessary and the product needs dispensed as written. The prescriber must send over a follow-up written prescription within:

A
2 business days
B
3 business days
C
5 business days
D
7 business days
E
14 business days
Question 2 Explanation: 
Prescribers must send a follow-up written prescription within 5 business days to the pharmacy when they call in oral prescriptions for Medicaid patients where refills or “daw” and “brand medically necessary” are advised over the call.
Question 3

The public representatives serving on the New York Board of Pharmacy are appointed by the:

A
Senator
B
Governor
C
Board president
D
Board of regents
E
Board of agents
Question 3 Explanation: 
The public representatives serving on the New York Board of Pharmacy are appointed by the board of regents. The professional pharmacy association in New York may nominate candidates for consideration.
Question 4

An educational facility using hypodermic needles/syringes must report a change in custodial personnel to the Department within:

A
3 days
B
5 days
C
10 days
D
30 days
E
60 days
Question 4 Explanation: 
Changes in custodial personnel at an educational facility with hypodermic needles/syringes must be reported to the Department within 30 days of the change.
Question 5

A prescription for a schedule III–V medication written for a quantity exceeding a 30 day supply at the time of dispensing may be refilled how many times?

A
One
B
Three
C
Five
D
Seven
E
Eleven
Question 5 Explanation: 
Prescriptions for schedule III–V controlled substances written for more than a 30 day supply at the time of dispensing may only be refilled once; a new prescription must be obtained for any other fills.
Question 6

Written prescriptions can be signed using a:

A
Handwritten signature
B
Stamped signature
C
Electronic signature
D
A and B
E
A and C
Question 6 Explanation: 
Written prescriptions are required to have a signature that is handwritten and cannot be stamped or electronic signatures.
Question 7

Verbal medication administration orders for residents of a nursing home must be signed by the prescriber within:

A
12 hours
B
24 hours
C
36 hours
D
48 hours
E
72 hours
Question 7 Explanation: 
Verbal medication administration orders for residents of a nursing home must be signed by the prescriber within 48 hours.
Question 8

All of the following may obtain hypodermic needles/syringes without a prescription for use within the scope of their practice except:

A
Chiropractors
B
Nurses
C
Undertakers
D
Dentists
E
Podiatrists
Question 8 Explanation: 
The following persons and institutions may obtain hypodermic needles/syringes without a prescription for use within the scope of practice: manufacturers or dealers in the health industry (medical, pharmaceutical, surgical, dental), institutions and partners that euthanize animals, medical institutions, advanced life support agencies, clinical laboratories, sanitariums, hospitals, physicians, dentists, registered pharmacists, nurses, podiatrists, veterinarians, and undertakers.
Question 9

Which of the following is not a required element of continuing education records that need to be kept by pharmacists?

A
Program title
B
Number of hours completed
C
Verification of attendance
D
Program instructor name(s)
E
Date and program location
Question 9 Explanation: 
There are 5 required elements of continuing education records that need to be kept by pharmacists. These elements include the: program title and any course identifiers, sponsor’s name, date and location of program, number of hours completed, and verification of attendance.
Question 10

How many times may a pharmacy intern license be renewed?

A
One time
B
Two times
C
Three times
D
Four times
E
Five times
Question 10 Explanation: 
A pharmacy intern license may only be renewed once.
Question 11

How many medications can be prescribed on the same prescription form?

A
One
B
Two
C
Three
D
Four
E
Five
Question 11 Explanation: 
One medication can be prescribed per prescription form.
Question 12

Which of the following must be on a non-triplicate controlled substance prescription written by a registered physician assistant (RPA) that is not required to be on a triplicate prescription (for benzodiazepines) written by an RPA?

A
Address and phone number of the supervising physician
B
The RPA New York State Education Department registration number
C
The DEA of the RPA
D
Address and phone number of the RPA
E
Handprinted, stamped, or imprinted name of supervising physician
Question 12 Explanation: 
The address and phone number of the supervising physician is not required to be on a triplicate prescription for benzodiazepines written by an RPA, whereas it is required for a non-triplicate prescription written by an RPA. All of the following are required on a triplicate prescription: address and phone number of the RPA; DEA number of the RPA; handprinted, stamped, or imprinted name of the supervising physician; imprinted or stamped name of the RPA; signature of the RPA following by “RPA” and their New York State Education Department registration number.
Question 13

Emergency medication kits at nursing homes may contain how many injectable controlled substances?

A
One
B
Two
C
Three
D
Five
E
Seven
Question 13 Explanation: 
Emergency medication kits at nursing homes may contain up to 3 injectable controlled substances.
Question 14

Pharmacists may only accept prescription forms with more than one drug product contained on it when it originates from a:

A
Long term care facility
B
Hospital
C
Emergency department
D
Federally qualified health center
E
Nursing home
Question 14 Explanation: 
Pharmacists may only accept prescription forms with more than one drug product contained on it when it originates from a long term care facility.
Question 15

The drug take-back date set by the Drug Take-Back Act is to take place on:

A
January 24th
B
March 10th
C
June 24th
D
July 10th
E
October 24th
Question 15 Explanation: 
The drug take-back date set by the Drug Take-Back Act is to take place on July 10th.
Question 16

Pharmacies must contain a refrigerator that must be kept between:

A
0 and 5 degrees Centigrade
B
0 and 8 degrees Centigrade
C
2 and 5 degrees Centigrade
D
2 and 8 degrees Centigrade
E
5 and 8 degrees Centigrade
Question 16 Explanation: 
Pharmacies must contain a refrigerator kept between 2 and 8 degrees Centigrade.
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