Mississippi MPJE Pharmacy Jurisprudence

Under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA), which DEA schedule includes drugs with the highest potential for abuse and no currently accepted medical use?

• ASchedule I
• BSchedule II
• CSchedule III
• DSchedule IV

A DEA Form 222 is required for the transfer of which schedule of controlled substances between registrants?

• ASchedule II only
• BSchedules II and III
• CSchedules III through V
• DAll controlled substances

Under federal law, what is the maximum number of refills allowed for a Schedule III controlled substance prescription?

• ANo refills allowed
• BUp to 3 refills within 6 months
• CUp to 5 refills within 6 months
• DUp to 5 refills within 1 year

The Durham-Humphrey Amendment of 1951 established which key distinction in drug classification?

• AGeneric vs. brand-name drugs
• BPrescription (legend) vs. over-the-counter drugs
• CControlled vs. non-controlled substances
• DBiological vs. chemical drugs

Under HIPAA, which of the following is considered a permitted disclosure of protected health information (PHI) without patient authorization?

• ASharing prescription data with a marketing company
• BDisclosing PHI for treatment, payment, or healthcare operations
• CPosting patient medication lists on social media for educational purposes
• DProviding medication history to a patient's employer upon request

The Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA) requires child-resistant containers for most prescription drugs. Which of the following is exempt from this requirement?

• AOral contraceptives dispensed in manufacturer's compliance packaging
• BAll Schedule II controlled substances
• CAny medication for patients over age 50
• DAntibiotics in liquid form

Under the Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act (CMEA), pseudoephedrine sales are limited to what maximum quantity per 30-day period?

• A3.6 grams
• B7.5 grams
• C9 grams
• D15 grams

Under OBRA '90, pharmacists are required to perform which of the following for Medicaid patients?

• AFree medication delivery
• BDrug utilization review (DUR) and patient counseling
• CAnnual physical examinations
• DGenetic testing before dispensing

The FDA's Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS) program may require which of the following?

• AMandatory genetic testing for all patients
• BMedication guides, communication plans, or elements to assure safe use (ETASU)
• CAutomatic substitution with generic equivalents
• DPrior authorization from the DEA before dispensing

Under the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA), pharmacies must maintain transaction records for prescription drugs for how long?

• A1 year
• B3 years
• C6 years
• D10 years

A pharmacist receives a prescription for a Schedule II controlled substance that is dated 45 days ago. Under federal law, this prescription:

• AMust be filled within 30 days and is now invalid
• BHas no federal time limit for filling but state law may apply
• CCan only be filled if the prescriber provides verbal confirmation
• DMust be returned to the prescriber for a new date

Which federal act established the requirement for pharmaceutical manufacturers to report adverse drug events to the FDA?

• AKefauver-Harris Amendment of 1962
• BDurham-Humphrey Amendment of 1951
• CDietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994
• DPrescription Drug Marketing Act of 1987

Under the Controlled Substances Act, a mid-level practitioner's DEA registration authorizes prescribing in accordance with:

• AFederal law only
• BState law where they are licensed, under the authority of their state-granted prescriptiv…
• CDEA regulations exclusively, regardless of state law
• DThe policies of their employing institution only

When a pharmacy closes permanently, DEA Form 41 must be used to:

• ATransfer the pharmacy license to a new owner
• BDocument the destruction of controlled substances
• CNotify patients of the closure
• DCancel the pharmacy's state license

Under the FDA Amendments Act (FDAAA), what authority was given to the FDA regarding post-market drug safety?

• AAuthority to immediately recall any drug without manufacturer cooperation
• BAuthority to require post-market studies, labeling changes, and REMS
• CAuthority to set drug prices
• DAuthority to approve drugs without clinical trials

A pharmacy technician accidentally dispenses the wrong medication to a patient. Under federal law, the pharmacist must:

• AFile a MedWatch report with the FDA within 24 hours
• BReport the error to the DEA immediately
• CDocument the error per facility policy; no specific federal reporting mandate exists for…
• DNotify the state attorney general within 48 hours

The Hatch-Waxman Act (1984) primarily facilitated which of the following?

• ACreation of the DEA scheduling system
• BAbbreviated New Drug Applications (ANDAs) for generic drug approval
• CMandatory patient counseling requirements
• DEstablishment of the FDA MedWatch program

Under DEA regulations, a pharmacy's biennial controlled substance inventory must include which of the following?

• AOnly Schedule II substances
• BAll controlled substances in Schedules II through V
• COnly substances with recent discrepancies
• DOnly substances dispensed in the past 30 days