Virginia MPJE Practice Questions
Use these free practice questions to get started on your Virginia MPJE test prep. Passing the Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination (MPJE) is an important step in becoming a licensed pharmacist in Virginia. Our online test includes challenging questions along with detailed explanations.
In Virginia, which of the following is NOT a requirement for disposing of unwanted drugs from an expired hospice patient?
Can be performed by a hospice nurse, physician's assistant, and/or physician
Can be performed by contracted pharmacist
Must be witnessed by the patient's family or a second hospice employee
Must be documented in the patient's medical record
Must comply with all state and federal requirements for safe drug disposal
A pharmacist is not among those authorized to dispose of drugs that were dispensed as part of a hospice plan of care. The disposal of unused drugs must be performed by a licensed nurse, physician assistant, or physician who is employed by or has entered into a contract with the hospice program.
In Virginia, a pharmacy can transfer up to what percent of controlled substances in reference to all controlled substances dispensed, to another registrant per year?
In Virginia, a pharmacy can transfer controlled substances to another registrant, but the percentage of drugs transferred cannot exceed 5% of total controls dispensed per 12-month period.
What requirements exist for issuing multiple C-II prescriptions from a prescriber in Virginia?
There is no need as refills are allowed on C-II medications
The earliest fill-date must be written on the prescription(s)
The prescriptions are permanently bound
The prescriptions are all on one page and cannot be separated
The prescriptions do not exceed a 120-day supply of a C-II medication
In Virginia, the earliest fill-date must be notated on each prescription except for the first, and the total day supply cannot exceed 90-days.
What category is gabapentin regarding the different categories of controlled substances in the state of Virginia?
C-II
C-III
C-IV
C-V
C-VI
Gabapentin was changed to a C-V controlled substance on July 1, 2019 in Virginia.
In order to determine the legitimacy of a controlled substance prescription that appears questionable, and to ensure that it was delivered based on a bona fide practitioner-patient relationship, a pharmacist must verify which of the following with the prescriber or his/her authorized agent?
The patient's identity, name and strength of the drug, prescriber's DEA and NPI
The patient's identity, name of the medication, and the quantity of the medication
The patient's identity, name, strength, and refills of the medication
The patient's identity, name of drug, and prescriber's history with this patient
The patient's identity, name of drug, strength, and institution where prescription was provided
A pharmacist can determine that a prescription has been delivered from a bona fide practitioner-patient relationship by contacting the prescriber or his/her agent and verify the identity of the patient, name, and quantity of drug prescribed.
NOTE: these are the requirements set forth in the Virginia BOP law book; however, it is always a good idea to determine a prescriptions legitimacy by gathering as much information as possible whenever needed.
If a physician and a pharmacist(s) maintain a collaborative practice agreement in Virginia, what are the patient's options?
Fully participate as detailed in the collaborative practice agreement regarding the treatment(s) and/or testing the pharmacist(s) is to provide
Participate with the collaborative practice efforts as designed, or resign from the care of that physician
The patient may refuse any part of the collaborative practice agreement and this must be communicated by formal documentation and provided to the pharmacist(s) of the collaborative practice agreement
A patient, pharmacist, and physician modify the collaborative practice agreement per case and cannot be allowed to have a general collaborative practice agreement
The patient may refuse any part of the collaborative practice agreement and this must be communicated by the physician in the form of verbal or written notation on the patient's prescription to the pharmacist(s) of the collaborative practice agreement
A patient has their choice to participate in any collaborative practice agreement within the state of Virginia. The patient's physician must then notify the pharmacist of the refusal to participate by either contacting the pharmacist or by notating this fact on the patient's prescription.
How many square feet must the pharmacy department be in Virginia to meet the minimum square footage requirement?
The Board requires a pharmacy department be at least 240 square feet in size.
How often does a Virginia-based wholesale distributor have to renew their license?
Every two years
Every three years
Every four years
The Virginia BOP licenses and renews the wholesale distributors license in the state of Virginia. The renewal must happen each year for the wholesaler to continue to have an active license.
In Virginia, a patient's individual drug drawer may contain how many extra unit-doses of a medication in this jurisdiction?
One dose
Two doses
Three doses
Zero doses
As many as the prescriber deems necessary
In Virginia, one extra unit-dose can be maintained within a patient's drawer.
In Virginia, it is valid for a PIC to destroy unwanted C-II through C-V drugs by incineration if they notify the Virginia BOP within how many days prior to destruction?
The Virginia-based PIC has 14 days to notify the BOP of destruction of unwanted C-II through C-V drugs. This notification shall include the following:
Names of pharmacists (PIC & at least 1 more pharmacist)
If a pharmacist in Virginia acquires an emergency dispensing order from a prescriber in Virginia for a C-II medication how long does the prescriber have to provide a legitimate C-II prescription in place of the emergency prescription?
A prescriber has 7 days to get a valid C-II prescription to a pharmacy they authorized an emergency C-II prescription through. The emergency fill should last for a minimum duration until which the prescriber can provide a regular C-II prescription to that patient. In this instance, it is acceptable to acquire a C-II prescription by mail postmarked with a date within 7 days after the emergency prescription was given.
Does the Governor of Virginia have to pick one of the at least three names submitted by the Virginia Pharmaceutical Association for nomination to the vacant position of the VA BOP?
Yes, the Governor of Virginia must pick one of the at least 3 people for the vacancy
No, the Governor can put the appointment up for a vote to the public
Yes, but the Governor can require further names to be submitted in order to the fill the vacancy with the most suitable person
Yes, the only way for citizen/pharmacist members to be appointed is through their contact with the Virginia Pharmaceutical Association
No, the Governor can select whoever they feel suitable for the position
The Governor of Virginia makes the ultimate decision on whom will be appointed to the Virginia Board of Pharmacy. The Governor may take recommendations from the Virginia Pharmaceutical Association, but the Governor is NOT required to choose one of the three or more individuals nominated by the association.
Who may accept oral prescriptions delivered by a physician or physician's agent in Virginia?
Pharmacy intern under indirect or direct supervision by a pharmacist
Pharmacy technician under direct supervision by a pharmacist
Pharmacist who was recently licensed in the last 6-months
Nuclear pharmacy technician for the purpose of treating a specific patient
Pharmacy cashier under direct supervision by a pharmacist
In Virginia, at any time after a pharmacist's licensing they may take oral prescriptions and no time requirement exists to limit this.
In Virginia, how many milligrams of opium can be dispensed without a prescription?
In Virginia, a pharmacy can dispense a C-V medication of 4 ounces every 48 hours if it does not contain more than 200 milligrams of opium.
In Virginia, what organization is powered to govern the advertising of over-the-counter products?
Virginia Board of Pharmacy
OTC Marketing Committee
In Virginia, the FTC (Federal Trade Commission) governs non-prescription (OTC) product advertising to ensure they do not include false or misleading claims.
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