WEST VIRGINIA MPJE LAW EXAM QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+.
How many hours must a PIC work in the pharmacy that they are a PIC in? -
ANSWERAt least 30 hours if the store is open > 40 hours per week
Internship Requirements: Must notify the BOP within how many days of a new job
or termination? - ANSWER10 days
Requirements for licensure as a pharmacist - ANSWER1. 18 or older
2. Evidence of good moral character
3. Graduate from an approved SOP
4. Have 1500 hours of internship in a licensed pharmacy
5. Sign waiver for criminal background check
Renewing pharmacist license - ANSWER1. Has to be done every 2 years
2. BOP will send a second letter of renewal after 60 days
If after 30 more days, name is taken off list
Reciprocity - ANSWER1. 18 years old or older
2. Original state must be similar to WV
3. Original license in good standing
4. Physically and mentally qualified
5. Good moral character and not addicted to controlled substances or alcohol
6. Pass exams required by BOP
Transfer of Legend Drugs (drugs requiring a prescription) - ANSWERCannot be >
5% of gross dollar sales (if more must be wholesaler) in 12 months, must contain
name of drug, quantity, date, permittee drug transferred to, selling price, and
records must be kept for 1 year and available in 48 hours for 1-5 years
Samples - ANSWERNot allowed in pharmacy (except in a hospital where they
have to be provided free of charge)
Refilling Rx Orders - ANSWER1. Can't refill unless authorized by a physician
2. Refill records must be printed out daily and signed and dated by each
pharmacist who filled a refill
3. Cannot refill Rx after 12 months from original date of issue
Transferring Prescriptions - ANSWER1. Transfer must be directly between 2
pharmacists
2. Transferring pharmacist: write VOID on Rx, record name, address, and DEA of
pharmacy and first and last name of pharmacist
,3. Receiving pharmacist: write TRANSFER and record original date of issuance,
number of original refills, original date dispensed, number of remaining refills,
date of last refill, pharmacy's name address and DEA, original Rx number, first
and last name of pharmacist
4. Can give a copy of Rx to patient if labeled "For Information Only"
5. Rx info is property of patient; must maintain original and transfers for 5 years
from last refill; onsite for 12 months after last refill and within 48 hours for time
between 1 and 5 years
Returning Drugs to Pharmacy - ANSWER1. Cannot accept drugs (except for
destruction) from patient unless in original manufacturer container labeled with a
lot number and expiration date
2. No controlled substances may be returned and placed in stock for reuse or
resale
What rating of drugs are available for generic substitution? - ANSWERAA, AB,
AN, AO, AP, AT (all A's)
Professional Work Environment - ANSWER1. Pharmacist cannot work more than
12 hours in a 24 hour period without 8 consecutive hours off duty except in the
case of emergency
2. Must have a pharmacy technician if dispensing > 15 prescriptions per hour
What are the duties of the PIC? - ANSWER1. Responsible for the practice of
pharmacy
2. Notify permit holder of potential violations
3. Implement quality assurance programs in pharmacy to improve patient care
and prevent diversion
4. Implement, maintain, and retain records of pharmacy technician training
manual and those completing it
5. Implement policies and procedures for procurement, storage, and security of
drugs
6. Ensure all pharmacists and interns are licensed and techs are registered
7. Notify BOP immediately if: change in employment, ownership, address of
pharmacy, or permanent closing
8. Making and filing reports required by state or federal law
9. Respond to BOP warning notices
10. Implement policies and procedures to maintain integrity and confidentiality of
patient prescription information (must be read and signed by all employees)
11. Provide written notice to board of installation of automated pharmacy system
12. Implement policies and procdures for tech tasks
Requirements for Valid Prescriptions - ANSWER1. NPI required on ALL Rxs
2. Written or E-Script for all CII-CV, for CIII-V may receive vial oral or fax
3. If oral, Rx must be immediately reduced to written form
, 4. Controls cannot have preprinted drug name until it is signed, dated, and issued
to patient
5. Prescriber can authorize agent to transmit Rx (orally, electronically) as long as
the name of the agent is on the order, patient can go to whatever pharmacy they
want, transmitter's phone number, time and date of transmission
Situations in which a CII does not need to be written or E-script - ANSWER1. CII
for compounded parenteral (IV, IM, SC, intraspinal)
2. CII for LTCF
3. CII for hospice
4. Can dispense an emergency supply, but must have written Rx in 7 days
Labeling Requirements for Unit Dose - ANSWER1. The name of the drug
2. The route of admin if other than oral
3. The strength and volume expressed in metric system
4. Special storage conditions
5. Identification of repackager by name or by license numnber
Labeling Requirements for Multi-Dose - ANSWER1. Identification of the
dispensing pharmacy
2. The patient's name
3. The date of dispensing
4. The name of the drug dispensed
5. The strength, expressed in metric units
Labeling of Parenteral Solutions - ANSWER1. The name of the solution, lot
number, and volume
2. The patient's name
3. The infusion rate
4. The bottle sequence number or other system control number
5. The name and quantity of each additive
6. The date of the preparation
7. The beyond use date and time of admixture
8. Ancillary precaution labels
What are the requirements for ambulatory or outpatient Rx Labeling? -
ANSWER1. The name and address of pharmacy dispensing the drug
2. The name of the patient
3. The name of the prescriber
4. Directions state on the prescription
5. The date of dispensing
6. Any cautions which may be required by federal or state law
7. The serial number of the prescription drug order
8. The name or initials of the dispensing pharmacist
9. The proprietary or generic name of drug and strength
