MPJE Practice Exam

The MPJE, which is also known as the Pharmacy Law Test, is a pharmacy law exam which you must pass in order to become a licensed pharmacist. MPJE questions cover federal drug laws as well as the laws and regulations of the specific state that you are testing for. Our free MPJE practice questions will help with your review of the federal laws and regulations. Try these 10 sample questions on our MPJE Practice Exam to see if you are prepared for your test. For state-specific practice questions and study guides, be sure to check out our overview of the best MPJE Study Guides.

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Question 1

What is the main purpose of the Phase 3 clinical trial for a new drug?

A
To evaluate the drug's safety on laboratory animals
B
To determine the adverse effects and proper dosage
C
To determine the drug's effectiveness versus the effectiveness of a placebo
D
To determine whether the drug can be safely given to humans
E
To assess the marketability of the drug
Question 1 Explanation: 
Phase 3 studies involve large groups of patients, and are usually conducted as double-blind procedures. The main purpose is to evaluate the drug's effectiveness against a control group of patients that are given a placebo.
Question 2

What is the term for a pharmaceutical agent that has been developed specifically to treat a rare medical condition?

A
Orphan drug
B
Targeted drug
C
Type 3 drug
D
Type N drug
E
Subsidized drug
Question 2 Explanation: 
Orphan drugs are for rare diseases, which means the disease effects less than 200,000 people in the US. The Orphan Drug Act of 1983 is meant to encourage companies to development drugs for these diseases.
Question 3

What is the correct order for the 3 segments of the NDC code?

A
Package Segment, Labeler Code, Product Segment
B
Product Segment, Labeler Code, Package Segment
C
Labeler Code, Package Segment, Product Segment
D
Package Segment, Product Segment, Labeler Code
E
Labeler Code, Product Segment, Package Segment.
Question 3 Explanation: 
The NDC is a unique 10-digit identifier assigned to each medication. It has 3 segments: The Labeler code identifies the company that manufactures or distributes the drug. The Product segment identifies the strength, dosage form, and formulation. The Package segment identifies the form and size of the package.
Question 4

A drug is found to be under-strength, although it is not used to treat a life-threatening disease. What type of recall will be required?

A
Class I
B
Class II
C
Class III
D
Class IV
E
No recall will be required
Question 4 Explanation: 
Class I recalls are for dangerous or defective products that may cause serious harm. Class II recalls are for products that may cause a temporary health problem. Class III recalls are for products that are unlikely to cause any health problems.
Question 5

After a prescription has been filled and dispensed, who is the legal owner of the prescription?

A
The customer
B
The pharmacist
C
The pharmacy
D
The state board of pharmacy
E
The prescription must be shredded immediately
Question 5 Explanation: 
It is legally owned by the pharmacy and should not be given to the patient. A copy of the prescription should be offered if the patient requests it.
Question 6

For a drug to be considered Pharmaceutically Equivalent, all of the following must be true EXCEPT

A
Identical amounts of the same active ingredient
B
Identical strength or concentration
C
Same route of administration
D
Same excipients
E
Same dosage form
Question 6 Explanation: 
The excipient is the inactive substance that carries the active ingredients, and they do not need to be identical for a drug to be a pharmaceutical equivalent.
Question 7

Which of the following would NOT be a privacy violation under HIPPA?

I.    Leaving an extensive message regarding a prescription with the patient's spouse.

II.   Allowing a pharmaceutical sales rep to review the prescription files of only the patients who use the firms products.

III.  Mailing a prescription reminder to a patient in a sealed envelope.

A
I only
B
III only
C
I & II only
D
II & III only
E
I, II, & III
Question 7 Explanation: 
HIPPA allows only allows you to leave a message that contains the minimally necessary information. A pharmaceutical sales rep would never be allowed to review a patients file. Mailings are okay if they are in a sealed envelope.
Question 8

There is positive evidence that a new drug could create a risk to the human fetus based on investigational studies. However, the potential benefits of the drug may still justify use of the drug in pregnant women despite these possible risks. What pregnancy category would this drug be classified in?

A
Category A
B
Category B
C
Category C
D
Category D
E
Category X
Question 8 Explanation: 
Category A drugs are the safest for pregnancy and Category X are the most dangerous.
Question 9

Heroin would be classified as which type of controlled substance?

A
I
B
II
C
III
D
IV
E
V
Question 9 Explanation: 
Schedule I controlled substances are those with a high potential for abuse, no accepted medical use, and a lack of accepted safety information.
Question 10

Which of these would be classified as Schedule III controlled substances?

I.    Anabolic Steroids

II.   Marinol  

III.  Morphine

A
I only
B
III only
C
I & II only
D
II & III only
E
I, II, & III
Question 10 Explanation: 
Morphine is a Schedule II controlled substance.
Question 11

A drug is considered to be an orphan drug if it is for rare diseases or conditions that impact fewer than how many people in the U.S.?

A
500
B
100,000
C
200,000
D
500,000
E
1,000,000
Question 11 Explanation: 
A drug is considered to be an orphan drug if it is for a rare disease or condition that impacts fewer than 200,000 people in the U.S. Sometimes this designation can be given to other drugs if the cost of manufacturing is not likely to be regained by sales.
Question 12

Which of the following is true regarding the stocking and dispensing of methadone at retail pharmacies?

A
Methadone may not be stocked or dispensed from a retail pharmacy; it must be obtained from a narcotic treatment facility
B
Methadone may be stocked at any pharmacy, but may only be dispensed as an analgesic
C
Methadone may be stocked at any pharmacy, but may only be dispensed for narcotic dependence
D
Methadone may be stocked at any pharmacy, and may be dispensed as either an analgesic of for the short-term treatment of narcotic dependence
E
Methadone may be stocked at any pharmacy, and may be dispensed as either an analgesic or for the long-term treatment of narcotic dependence
Question 12 Explanation: 
Methadone is used for both the treatment of pain and in the detoxification and maintenance of narcotic addiction in patients registered in a narcotic treatment program. While any pharmacy can stock methadone, it can only be dispensed as an analgesic. Methadone can only be dispensed for the maintenance or detoxification of addicts when it is provided through a registered narcotic treatment center. It can be provided through one of these centers for either short-term detoxification (up to 30 days), or long-term detoxification (30–180 days).
Question 13

A patient is admitted to a hospital and does not remember the names of the medications that she takes at home. The hospital pharmacist calls the patient’s outpatient pharmacy to obtain a list of medications. Which of the following is true?

A
This is a HIPAA violation unless the patient has given signed consent for the information to be given to the hospital pharmacy
B
This is a HIPAA violation unless the patient has given verbal consent for the information to be given to the hospital pharmacy
C
This is a HIPAA violation unless the patient has given written and verbal consent for the information to be given to the hospital pharmacy
D
This is not a HIPAA violation because HIPAA does not apply to patients being treated in a hospital setting
E
This is not a HIPAA violation because the information is being given to the hospital pharmacy for treatment purposes
Question 13 Explanation: 
HIPAA permits the use of protected health information (PHI) for treatment purposes. This information can be given to anyone involved in the patient’s care, and does not require written or verbal consent.
Question 14

The Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA), which requires child-resistant containers for all prescription and certain non-prescription drugs, is administered by the:

A
Food and Drug Administration
B
Consumer Product Safety Commission
C
Federal Trade Commission
D
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
E
Occupational and Safety Health Administration
Question 14 Explanation: 
The Consumer Product Safety Commission administers the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA). This act requires child-resistant containers for all prescriptions and certain non-prescription drugs, unless there is an exemption for a specific drug or circumstance.
Question 15

Acetaminophen with codeine (Tylenol #3) is classified under which schedule?

A
Schedule I
B
Schedule II
C
Schedule III
D
Schedule IV
E
Schedule V
Question 15 Explanation: 
Schedule III drugs have potential for abuse less than Schedule I or II, and currently accepted medical use in the U.S. Codeine alone is classified under Schedule II, but in combination with acetaminophen, it is a Schedule III medication.
Question 16

In the case of theft of controlled substances from a pharmacy, which form must be submitted to the DEA?

A
DEA Form 106
B
DEA Form 222
C
DEA Form 397
D
DEA Form 41
E
None of the above; a form is not required to be sent to the DEA
Question 16 Explanation: 
A DEA Form 106 is used to report theft or significant loss of controlled substances to the DEA. Filling out a Form 106 immediately is not required, but the DEA must be notified in writing within one business day of discovery. Once the investigation is complete, a Form 106 must be sent.
Question 17

Which of the following is a mid-level practitioner (MLP)?

A
Physician
B
Dentist
C
Veterinarian
D
Optometrist
E
Podiatrist
Question 17 Explanation: 
A mid-level practitioner would be a nurse practitioner, nurse midwife, nurse anesthetists, clinical nurse specialists, physician assistants, optometrists and homeopathic physicians. Physicians, dentists, veterinarians, and podiatrists are not considered mid-level practitioners.
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MPJE Exam

The MPJE, or Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination, is administered by the NABP. It is a 2-hour exam that consists of 90 multiple choice test questions. It is challenging test, so make sure you spend plenty of time on your test prep. Our MPJE practice test is a great place to start.