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PA MPJE (PA Law) Question & Correct Verified Answers 2024-2025. Graded A+..docx, Exams of Nursing

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PA MPJE (PA Law)Question & Correct
Verified Answers 2025. Graded A+.
PA MPJE (PA Law)Question & Correct
Verified Answers 2025. Graded A+.
Are designations made to topics of CE? - ANSYES, 2 hours of patient safety
Are extensions available to the pharmacy manager replacement time frame? -
ANSYES, request in writing for additional 30 days to find replacement
Can a dentist write a prescription for birth control pills? - ANSNO, must be within scope
of practice
Can a different generic be substituted on refills? - ANSNO, unless advance
authorization by patient and practitioner
Can a medication commonly known to be subject to degradation by heat, cold, agitation
be mailed? - ANSYES if shipped in a manner that would preserve integrity of the drug
Can a part-time pharmacist serve as a preceptor to interns? - ANSNO
Can a patient request a copy of a prescription? - ANSYES
Can a pharmacist or pharmacy provide a doctor with equipment to e-prescribe? -
ANSNO
Can a pharmacist with a license restriction be a preceptor? - ANSNO
Can a pharmacy advertise sale of controlled substances? - ANSNO
Can a pharmacy advertise sales in terms of percentages? (ie 20% off) - ANSYES, but
price list from where the discount is derived must be shown
Can a pharmacy appeal for a waiver with the BOP to train pharmacists if in violation of
the laws relating to pharmacy? - ANSYES
Can a pharmacy intern accept and transcribe dr calls? - ANSYES
Can a pharmacy intern compound under supervision of a pharmacist? - ANSYES
Can a pharmacy intern enter a pharmacy when a pharmacist is not on duty? - ANSNO
Can a physician use a check box to indicate brand necessary? - ANSNO, must write out
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PA MPJE (PA Law)Question & Correct

Verified Answers 2025. Graded A+.

Are designations made to topics of CE? - ANSYES, 2 hours of patient safety Are extensions available to the pharmacy manager replacement time frame? - ANSYES, request in writing for additional 30 days to find replacement Can a dentist write a prescription for birth control pills? - ANSNO, must be within scope of practice Can a different generic be substituted on refills? - ANSNO, unless advance authorization by patient and practitioner Can a medication commonly known to be subject to degradation by heat, cold, agitation be mailed? - ANSYES if shipped in a manner that would preserve integrity of the drug Can a part-time pharmacist serve as a preceptor to interns? - ANSNO Can a patient request a copy of a prescription? - ANSYES Can a pharmacist or pharmacy provide a doctor with equipment to e-prescribe? - ANSNO Can a pharmacist with a license restriction be a preceptor? - ANSNO Can a pharmacy advertise sale of controlled substances? - ANSNO Can a pharmacy advertise sales in terms of percentages? (ie 20% off) - ANSYES, but price list from where the discount is derived must be shown Can a pharmacy appeal for a waiver with the BOP to train pharmacists if in violation of the laws relating to pharmacy? - ANSYES Can a pharmacy intern accept and transcribe dr calls? - ANSYES Can a pharmacy intern compound under supervision of a pharmacist? - ANSYES Can a pharmacy intern enter a pharmacy when a pharmacist is not on duty? - ANSNO Can a physician use a check box to indicate brand necessary? - ANSNO, must write out

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Can a schedule II drug be refilled? - ANSNO Can a schedule III-V be refilled? - ANS5 times in 6 months Can a technician assist in reconstituting parenterals, etc after pharmacist initials? - ANSYES Can drug therapies be initiated by a pharmacist performing DTM? - ANSNO Can intern credit hours be earned before obtaining registration as an intern? - ANSNO Can intern credit hours be earned in a pharmacy where the supervising pharmacist is not registered as the preceptor? - ANSNO Can intern credit hours be earned while performing activities not related to the practice of pharmacy? - ANSNO Can medications be returned to stock bottles? - ANSNO (unless pharmacy tracks lot and expiration of all) Can patients refuse DTM? - ANSYES Can psychotropic drugs be prescribed by midwives? - ANSNO, unless based on prior consultation with physician Can schedule V cough preparations be dispensed without a prescription? - ANSNot in PA Can syringes and needles be kept outside of the pharmacy? - ANSNO Do patients need to be notified of the terms of DTM? - ANSYES Do pharmacies with the same ownership require separate permits? - ANSYES Do satellite pharmacies in the same institution require separate permits? - ANSNO Do syringes and needles require a prescription? - ANSNO Do the supervising pharmacists in a college program need to register as preceptors with the state? - ANSNO Do you need permission from the board before transferring or disposing of prescription files when closing a pharmacy? - ANSYES if more than 30 days before closing

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How large must the print be for "brand medically necessary" instruction on a prescription? - ANSAt least 8 point How long are a prescription's refills able to be used for? - ANSOne year from date of prescription How long can a written DTM protocol be valid for? - ANSNo more than two years How long can a written protocol for immunization be valid for? - ANS2 years maximum How long does QA documentation need to be maintained? - ANS2 years How long is a waiver for the rule of pharmacy managers with one store only? - ANS days in addition to the 15 days automatically allotted How long is authorized for pharmacy breaks? - ANS30 minutes How long must and e-script be retained for? - ANS2 years How long must immunization records be kept for? - ANS2 years How long should a patient profile be maintained? - ANS2 years from last date of entry How many hours must be earned in a pharmacy? - ANS750 hours How many hours of CE are required in each renewal period? - ANS30 contact hours ( CEU) per 2 years How many interns can a preceptor have? - ANS2 max unless prior approval How must a refusal for counseling be documented? - ANSOne of these ways: name or initials of pharmacist on:

  • note on rx
  • note on profile
  • note on e-record
  • in writing signed by caregiver How often does an immunization authorization need to be renewed? - ANSEvery two years with license (even) How often must the policies and procedures for an AMS be reviews? - ANSEvery year

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How quickly must a computerized record keeping system be able to retrieve records? - ANSIMMEDIATE: monitor or hard-copy print-out of rx within 12 months WITHIN 3 WORKING DAYS: previous 24 months from last activity date, info on rx and id of pharmacist entering How would a pharmacist allow a license to lapse? - ANS- notify board on renewal form

  • surrender pocket and display license If a controlled substance is dispensed, what else must be included on the prescription label? - ANSFederal Caution warning If a drug recall is ordered, what should be done with scripts that were to be redistributed? - ANSDONT USE If a medication being redistributed lacks a lot and expiration, can it be dispensed? - ANSYES only for six months from when first prepared If a pharmacist fails to renew in a timely manner, may they continue practicing until renewal is obtained? - ANSNO If a pharmacist has 45 hours of CE credit in one renewal period, will those hours be transferred to the next? - ANSNO If a pharmacist license is lapsed for one year or more, what is required? - ANS- require show of proficiency to practice (full-time in another state) OR
  • if outside of pharmacy, complete CE that would have been required if license was active If a pharmacy fails to renew in a timely manner, may they continue operation until renewal is obtained? - ANSNO If a pharmacy is located off premises from the central pharmacy, does it require its own permit? - ANSYES If a prescriber has died, can a script be filled from said prescriber? - ANSNO if doc is dead, so is script If a prescriber has died, can a script be REfilled from said prescriber? - ANSNo if doc is dead, so is script If a prescription is given orally, is substitution permissible? - ANSYES, unless state necessary

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In an institution, labeling for non-unit dose requires..? - ANS- pt name

  • drug name
  • strength
  • dosing instructions
  • lot number Is a disaster recovery plan required for an AMS? - ANSyes Is a licensed pharmacist registered as a preceptor required for intern training? - ANSYES Is a pharmacist with a suspended or revoked license required to keep up with CE? - ANSYES Is a preventative maintenance program required for AMS? - ANSyes (must be written) Is a verbal indication of generic switch required? - ANSBoth is preferred Is mailing of prescriptions permitted? - ANSYES, by first class unless patient agrees to slower means Is mailing of reconstituted antibiotics permitted? - ANSNO Is the name of a collaborating physician required on a CRNP prescription? - ANSNO Is there a limit on quantity for syringe and needle sales? - ANSNO Is there and age limit on syringes and needles sales? - ANSNO Is there any exception to a pharmacy manager not being allowed to be manager of multiple stores? - ANSYES, permit holder can make request in writing to waive the rule FOR A REPLACEMENT SEARCH Must a refusal for counseling be documented? - ANSYES Requirements for pharmacies within retail establishments? - ANS- Securely sealed off floor to ceiling
  • locked and closed when licensed pharmacist not on duty
  • safes, electrical equipment not located/approached unless pharmacist on duty
  • hours of pharmacy posted at each public access
  • protocols for access to pharmacy for bona fide emergencies include pharmacist manager notification

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Should a pharmacist notify an employer of moral or religious objections? - ANSAt the beginning of practice, protocols should be in place to avoid harm Under what circumstances can a pharmacist administer an injectable? - ANSOrder OR written protocol What are the conditions for administering injectables? - ANS- over 18 yo

  • may not delegate
  • follow CDC guidelines approved by BOP What are the educational requirements for immunization training? - ANS- study material
  • hands on training
  • testing with passing score
  • minimum 10 HOURS instruction and experience
  • complies with CDC or ACPE Instruct on...immunology, ADR, doses, schedule, emergencies, subQ, ID, IM, epidemiology of dx, standards of practice, preventable diseases, storage and mgmt, biohazard waste, sterile techniques, informed consent, chapter rules What are the guidelines for counseling a patient? - ANS- by pharmacist
  • at discretion of pharmacist What are the minimum requirements for an order to administer injectables? - ANS- prescriber
  • patient
  • med, immunization, vaccine and DOSE
  • date of original order
  • date of schedule of subsequent administrations (if applies) What are the pharmacy counter requirements? - ANS10 feet long 2 feet wide, extra 5 feet for every extra pharmacist on duty if more than two simultaneously What are the record keeping requirements for syringe and needle sales? - ANSNONE What are the regulations for pharmacy breaks? - ANS- must remain in immediate building
  • must be available for counseling and emergencies
  • can remain open to...get new rx, prepare, deliver verified What are the required responsibilities of the pharmacist? - ANS- review prescription order prior to dispensing
  • verify final product
  • be available for questions/problems/direct work

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  • eicosanoiddocosanoid derivatives, prost's What can an optometrist with a license number L123456 prescribe? - ANSNOTHING What can an optometrist with a license number T123456 prescribe? - ANSTherapeutic: Not beyond 6 weeks of tx YES:
  • oral steroids NO:
  • parenterals
  • beta blockers
  • systemics (except adjunct and limited to anterior eye structures)
  • glaucoma drugs What conditions are required for prescriptions entered into a computer system but not immediately dispensed? - ANS- complete rx info in computer
  • info must appear in pt profile
  • positive ID in computer or on hard copy of pharmacist responsible for entry into system What defines an adequate reference library? - ANS- can prepare and dispense rx properly
  • appropriate to practice type
  • compounding safe/effective
  • druginterxns, ADR
  • therapeutic equivalents
  • usage/dosages
  • counseling guidelines latest editions (including supplements) What did OBRA 90 require? - ANSProspective drug review and offer to counsel What does DTM consist of? - ANS- adjusting a drug regimen
  • adjusting a drug strength, frequency, or route
  • administration of drugs
  • ordering lab test and other diagnostics What else must be kept in regards to a pharmacist administered injection? - ANS- ID of VIS provided
  • date of publication of VIS
  • date and whom provided to What inventory must be maintained? - ANS$5,000 in non-proprietary drugs and devices at cost

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What is a Central Processing Center (CPC) exempt from? - ANS- inventory requirement ($5000)

  • minimum size requirements
  • sink for solely pharmaceutical purposes What is a CPC vs CFP? - ANSCentral processing centers is operated under a pharmacist to process but DRUGS ARE NOT DISPENSED Central Fill Pharmacies fill and refill prescriptions including packaging and preparation What is a non-proprietary drug? - ANSA prescription drug What is a PDR? - ANSProspective drug review (assures no adverse effect) What is an AMS? - ANSAutomated Medication System What is considered an electronically transmitted prescription? - ANSe-script NOT fax or phone What is DTM? - ANSDrug Therapy Management What is necessary on a CRNP blank? - ANS- certification #, name printed, DEA if necessary What is necessary on a PA's prescription blank? - ANS- license #
  • name printed
  • DEA (when appropriate)
  • SUPERVISING PHYSICIAN What is required of a AMS quality assurance program? - ANS- monitoring of automated system
  • mechanisms to test accuracy every 6MONTHS and when upgraded
  • maintain QA documentation for 2 years What is required of controlled substance prescriptions on file? - ANSALL of others PLUS DEA# of prescriber must be manually signed What is required of CPC and CFP's by PA law? - ANS- contract ro same owner as originating and delivering pharmacy
  • confidentiality provisions
  • audit trail
  • common e-file
  • jointresponsibiity

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What is the maximum number of hours of internship that may be recorded per week? - ANS50 hours What is the required pharmD to tech ratio in PA? - ANSNONE What is the size requirement for the prescription area? - ANS250 square feet What must be contained on an e-script? - ANS- rx info

  • prescribers phone #
  • date of transmission
  • name of pharmacy intended to receive
  • electronic signature What must be done if a pharmacy is closing? - ANS- return permit to BOP
  • notify BOP of disposition of files and drugs
  • remove signs/symbols from interior/exterior that identify as pharmacy What must be included in a policy and procedure for AMS? - ANS- table of contents
  • description of all procedures
  • methods to ensure maintenance of changes to manual for 2 years
  • methods to ensure pharmacist reviews and approves each transmission
  • ensure access is limited
  • stocking and removal is limited
  • identify circumstances where meds may be dispensed without pharmacist review What must be included in a protocol? - ANS- pharmacist and prescriber/institution
  • med/immun/vacc that may be administered
  • groups eligible
  • routes and sites permitted
  • emergency provisions
  • length of observation time provision
  • location of administrating
  • record keeping req
  • termination at any time What must be present on a prescription label? - ANS- name address phone # and DEA# of pharmacy
  • name of pt and prescriber
  • full directions for use
  • serial number of rx
  • date originally filled
  • name of drug, strength, dosage form, quantity

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What must be submitted to the board to request authority to immunize? - ANS- application and fee

  • certification of education program
  • certification of CPR What must written offers to counsel include? - ANSToll-free telephone number to reach pharmacy What other equipment requirements are in place in PA? - ANS- space for safe
  • sink
  • notv
  • no pets (except for security dog)
  • at least one phone number matching label
  • no storage of merchandise except for dispense and delivery of drugs What prescriptions require an offer to counsel? - ANSNEW prescriptions (not refills) What reference materials must be maintained in a pharmacy? - ANS- Pharmacy Act
  • Title 49 Chapter 27
  • Federal and PA regs relating to pharmacy
  • adequate ref library What requirements are applied to AMS? - ANS- pharmacist manager or pharmacist under contract with LTCF which does not have pharmacy on site is responsible for supervision of operation
  • tested and validated equipment
  • AMS available to BOP for testing (and validation records)
  • audit of time date and initials is available What requirements exist for making copies of prescriptions? - ANS- MAY NOT BE USED TO OBTAIN NEW RX OR REFILL
  • acceptable ID shown
  • record in writing DATE, TO WHOM, BY WHOM copy given What safeguards are required for a computerized record keeping system? - ANS- prevent access for unauthorized
  • ID modification or manipulation
  • prevent accidental erasure What should be included in a patients profile? - ANS- name
  • address
  • telephone number
  • DOB
  • gender

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When must a pharmacy file a change in permit? - ANSWithin 30 days of change When must an AMS be tested for accuracy? - ANSEvery 6 months, or when upgraded Where must the written protocol for DTM be available? - ANS- practice site of practitioner and pharmacist

  • institution where in place
  • to any patient affected
  • FILED with Bureau of Professional and Occupational
  • ON REQUEST to Department of Health Who accepts responsibility of a product made by a technician and initialed by a pharmacist? - ANSPHARMACIST Who can prescribe in PA? - ANSMD, DPM, DDS, DMD, DVM, DO, CRNP, PA, PA-C, OD, CNM Who is able to perform DTM? - ANSInstitutions (and outside, but not finalized in regs) Who is responsible for maintaining records of disposed controlled substances? - ANSPharmacy manager Who is responsible for making an offer to counsel with CFP and CPC's? - ANSDelivering pharmacy Who is responsible for removing expired/adulterated/misbranded items from stock? - ANSPharmacy manager Who needs to have a hard copy of the policies and procedures for AMS? - ANSpharmacy, LTCF, and board as requested