2022 MN MPJE (Correct Answers)
How many members are on the MN Board of Pharmacy?Correct Answers9
What is the make-up of the MN board of pharmacy?Correct Answers6 pharmacists, 3 public members
Who appoints members of the MN BOPCorrect Answersgovernor; must try to make sure pharmacist members "r...
2022 MN MPJE (Correct Answers)
How many members are on the MN Board of Pharmacy?Correct Answers9
What is the make-up of the MN board of pharmacy?Correct Answers6 pharmacists, 3
public members
Who appoints members of the MN BOPCorrect Answersgovernor; must try to make
sure pharmacist members "reflect the broad mix of practice types of pharmacists
practicing in Minnesota"
What is the term-length of a MN BOP member?Correct Answers4 years, ending on the
first Monday in January (may continue to serve after their term expires until the
Governor reappoints them or appoints someone else). If the governor has not appointed
someone else by 6/30, the member can continue serving another term if they want to.
What are the experience/practice requirements for pharmacists on the BOP?Correct
AnswersMust have practiced pharmacy for at least 5 continuous years immediately prior
to appointment. A pharmacist member who stops practicing pharmacy while on the
Board must leave the Board.
Who is allowed to prescribe at least SOME legend drugs?Correct AnswersPhysicians,
APRNs, PAs, dentists, veterinarians, optometrists, podiatrists
NOT pharmacists, RNs, chiropractors, naturopathic physicians, or psychologists
Which non-practitioners are allowed to prescribe under a protocol with a practitioner?
Correct Answerspharmacists, RNs, dieticians, nutritionists, medical students, residents
**prescription is considered to have been issued by the practitioner, not the professional
working under the protocol
Which health care professionals and facilities can purchase and possess legend drugs?
Correct AnswersAny practitioner (physician, APRN, podiatrist, PA, dentist, veterinarian,
optometrist), pharmacies, drug manufacturers, drug wholesalers, pharmacist (if acting
within the course of their practice), hospitals, veterinary hospitals, local detoxification
centers
**NOT medical clinics, ambulance services, or outpatient surgery centers (drugs
purchased for and used in these facilities must be purchased and used under the
authority of a licensed practitioner--usually a medical director)
Who can prescribe at least SOME controlled substances?Correct AnswersPhysicians,
APRNs, PAs, dentists, veterinarians, optometrists, podiatrists (same as legend drugs,
basically)
What schedules of controlled substances may optometrists prescribe?Correct
AnswersIV and V
For non-controlled substances, how long are prescriptions valid after issue date?Correct
Answers12 months
For schedule III and IV controlled substances, how long are prescriptions valid after
issue date?Correct Answers6 months
For schedule III and IV controlled substances, how many refills are allowed?Correct
Answers5
For schedule V controlled substances, how long are prescriptions valid after issue date?
Correct Answers12 months
,What are the requirements for a valid prescription?Correct Answersdate of issue
patient name
patient address
drug name
drug quantity
directions for use
practitioner name
practitioner address
practitioner telephone #
practitioner signature (manual or electronic)
What are the requirements for an outpatient prescription label?Correct AnswersName,
address, and telephone # of filling pharmacy (unless central fill, then this info should be
for the pharmacy dispensing the medication to the patient)
patient name
prescription number
name of prescribing practitioner
directions for use
name of manufacturer or distributor of the finished dosage form of the drug
auxiliary labels as needed
date of original issue or renewal
generic or trade name of drug and strength (unless specified by prescriber to the
contrary)
If dispensing a generic drug, can you list the Brand name on the outpatient prescription
label?Correct AnswersYes; must be in addition to the generic name
How should a pharmacist determine whether a particular generic drug is suitable as a
substitute for a brand name drug?Correct Answersuse professional judgment; using
Orange Book is recommended, but not required
Are pharmacists required to pass on cost savings from generic substitution to the
customer?Correct AnswersNo; pharmacists are however required to substitute cheaper,
therapeutically equivalent generic drugs when possible
Is the abbreviation DAW acceptable to indicate brand name drug must be dispensed?
Correct AnswersYes
Can a patient demand a brand-name drug?Correct AnswersYes; insurance is not
required to pay for brand name drug
Can a pharmacist make therapeutic substitutions?Correct AnswersYes, but the
pharmacist must be working under a protocol with the specific prescriber who issued the
prescription that is being filled (a general protocol is not allowed). Prescription must not
say DAW.
This can only be done if the prescribed drug is not covered by patient's insurance.
Are pharmacies required to post their hours?Correct AnswersNo
Can the rest of the store stay open if the dispensing area is closed?Correct AnswersIf
the dispensing area is enclosed and can be locked when there is no pharmacist on
duty, then yes. Nobody is allowed access to the pharmacy if no pharmacist on duty. If
dispensing area is not enclosed, entire store must close.
, Which licenses are required to be posted in the pharmacy, visible to the public?Correct
AnswersPharmacist (license or renewal certificate), pharmacy technician, and
pharmacy license
Is the pharmacy required to post information about generic substitution policy?Correct
AnswersYes. "In order to save you money, this pharmacy will substitute whenever
possible an FDA-approved, less expensive, generic drug product, which is
therapeutically equivalent to and safely interchangeable with the one prescribed by your
doctor, unless you object to this substitution."
What information are pharmacies/pharmacists required to share with patients regarding
drug cost savings?Correct Answers"The board shall require pharmacists and
pharmacies to make available to patients information on sources of lower cost
prescription drugs, including information on the availability of a website established
under paragaph (a) (BOP website)." **this info is not required to be posted
conspicuously
What information are pharmacists/pharmacies required to share with patients regarding
PDMP?Correct AnswersPatients must be provided a conspicuous notice of the
reporting requirements and notice that the information may be used for program
administration--does not require this notice to be posted (although most do post), but
could also be provided as a printed handout or other method.
Where can patients be counseled?Correct AnswersCommunity pharmacy must contain
an area where consultation may be conducted with a "reasonable assurance of
privacy." May be a private room. If partitions are used to create standing consultation
area, partitions must be sound-dulling, at least 7 feet high, and 24 inches deep. Patient
must be able to enter the partitioned area so that partitions are on each side of the
patient. Other setups may be approved if reasonable assurance of privacy.
Who is required to be counseled by a pharmacist?Correct AnswersALL patients
(regardless of insurance status).
Who is allowed to initiate counseling?Correct AnswersOnly the pharmacist, for any new
prescription--asking "do you have any questions?" is not appropriate. Pharmacist must
start counseling and assess understanding; once counseling is initiated, pt may tell the
pharmacist that they don't want to be counseled and pharmacist must note refusal on
prescription, in pt record, or in a counseling refusal log.
For refills, other staff are allowed to ask if patients would like counseling. Pharmacist is
required to initiate counseling if deemed necessary according to their professional
judgment.
Do patients have to be counseled if written information is provided?Correct AnswersYes
What are the counseling requirements for mail order pharmacies?Correct
AnswersDuring regular hours of operation, no less than 6 days per week, for a minimum
of 40 hours per week, a toll-free telephone service must be provided to facilitate
communication between patients and a pharmacist at the pharmacy who has access to
the patient's records; the toll-free number must be disclosed on the prescription label.
Do prescribers have to be licensed in MN for their prescriptions to be filled?Correct
AnswersNo; can be licensed in any state or US territory. For controlled substances,
must be licensed to prescribe controlled substances in the state in which the
prescription is issued, and have a current DEA number.
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