OHIO MPJE SULLIVAN EXAM ACTUAL EXAM 2026 | OHIO MULTISTATE PHARMACY
JURISPRUDENCE EXAMINATION (MPJE) | ALL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Question 1
A prescription is written for atenolol 50 mg and dated August 15, 2017. The patient brings the
prescription to the pharmacy to be filled on March 1, 2018. Can you legally fill this prescription?
A) Yes, because it is within one year of the date written.
B) No, because it is past the 6-month limit for the first fill.
C) Yes, provided the physician is contacted for authorization.
D) No, because atenolol is a controlled substance in Ohio.
E) Yes, but only if the patient is currently out of medication.
Correct Answer: B) No, because it is past the 6-month limit for the first fill.
Rationale: In Ohio, a prescription for a non-controlled "dangerous drug" must be filled for
the first time within 6 months of the date it was written. March 1, 2018, is more than 6
months past August 15, 2017.
Question 2
How long must prescription records be maintained under federal law versus Ohio state law?
A) 1 year federal; 2 years Ohio.
B) 2 years federal; 2 years Ohio.
C) 2 years federal; 3 years Ohio.
D) 2 years federal; 5 years Ohio.
E) 5 years federal; 5 years Ohio.
Correct Answer: C) 2 years federal; 3 years Ohio.
Rationale: Federal law requires all prescription and inventory records to be kept for 2
years. Ohio law is more stringent, requiring these records to be maintained for 3 years.
When state and federal laws differ, the more stringent requirement must be followed.
Question 3
In Ohio, for how many years must records for the sale of "poisons" be kept?
A) 1 year.
B) 2 years.
C) 3 years.
D) 5 years.
E) 10 years.
Correct Answer: D) 5 years.
Rationale: According to the Ohio Revised Code, records pertaining to the sale of poisons
(chemicals deleterious to an adult's life in quantities of 4 grams or less) must be preserved
for at least five years.
Question 4
A physician writes a single prescription form that includes orders for Crestor 10 mg (non-
, 2
control) and alprazolam 0.5 mg (Schedule IV). Is this a legal prescription form?
A) Yes, because both are for the same patient.
B) No, because a controlled substance cannot be on the same form as a non-control.
C) Yes, as long as the doctor signs it twice.
D) No, because Crestor is a drug of abuse.
E) Yes, because alprazolam is only a Schedule IV.
Correct Answer: B) No, because a controlled substance cannot be on the same form as a
non-control.
Rationale: Ohio law mandates that a controlled substance must be written on its own
separate prescription blank. It cannot be combined with a non-controlled drug on the same
form.
Question 5
A pharmacy possesses a Category III terminal distributor’s license. Which of the following is the
pharmacy authorized to dispense?
A) Controlled substances only.
B) Dangerous drugs and IV solutions only.
C) Controlled substances, dangerous drugs, and IV solutions.
D) Only non-controlled dangerous drugs.
E) Only Schedule II controlled substances.
Correct Answer: C) Controlled substances, dangerous drugs, and IV solutions.
Rationale: Ohio uses categories for terminal distributor licenses. Category I is for single-
dose injections of limited drugs; Category II is for any dangerous drug; Category III
includes everything in Category II plus controlled substances.
Question 6
Which of the following is a requirement for the labeling of intravenous (IV) medications in
Ohio?
A) Only inpatient IVs require an expiration date.
B) Only outpatient IVs require an expiration date.
C) Both inpatient and outpatient IVs must have an expiration date on the label.
D) IV labels do not require an expiration date if used within 24 hours.
E) Only the pharmacist's initials are required for IV labels.
Correct Answer: C) Both inpatient and outpatient IVs must have an expiration date on the
label.
Rationale: Safety regulations in Ohio require all compounded or dispensed IV medications
to bear an expiration date to ensure potency and sterility, regardless of whether the patient
is in the hospital or at home.
Question 7
A prescription container (such as an ophthalmic bottle) is too small to bear a complete label.
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What information must be on the container at a minimum?
A) Rx number and prescriber name.
B) Patient name and directions for use.
C) Rx number and patient name.
D) Drug name and strength.
E) Pharmacy phone number and refills.
Correct Answer: C) Rx number and patient name.
Rationale: For containers too small to hold a full label, Ohio law allows a "small container"
label which must contain at least the prescription (serial) number and the patient's full
name, provided the full label is on the outer packaging.
Question 8
A pharmacist arrives at the pharmacy and discovers that all the Adderall XR (Schedule II) has
been stolen. Which agencies must be notified?
A) The Board of Pharmacy and the DEA.
B) Local Law Enforcement and the Board of Pharmacy.
C) The Board of Pharmacy only.
D) The DEA and Local Law Enforcement only.
E) The Board of Pharmacy, the DEA, and Local Law Enforcement.
Correct Answer: E) The Board of Pharmacy, the DEA, and Local Law Enforcement.
Rationale: The theft of a controlled substance is a significant event. The DEA must be
notified (Form 106), the state Board of Pharmacy must be notified, and local law
enforcement must be informed to investigate the crime.
Question 9
Regarding the practice of placing multiple drugs in the same container (e.g., med-packs for
nursing homes), which statement is FALSE?
A) A maximum of a 31-day supply can be dispensed.
B) The expiration date of the container can be for 60 days.
C) If one drug is discontinued, everything in the package is considered adulterated.
D) Regular outpatient labels are required for each drug in the container.
E) The number of drugs cannot exceed the container's capacity.
Correct Answer: B) The expiration date of the container can be for 60 days.
Rationale: For multiple drugs in one container, the expiration date cannot be for more than
31 days from the date of preparation. Options A, C, D, and E are true according to Ohio
law.
Question 10
A patient brings a prescription to an Ohio pharmacy that was written by a physician licensed in
Florida. Can the Ohio pharmacist legally fill this?
A) Yes, if the prescriber is in a state where they are legally authorized to prescribe.
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B) No, Ohio pharmacists can only fill Ohio prescriptions.
C) Yes, but only for non-controlled substances.
D) No, unless the patient has a Florida driver's license.
E) Yes, but the pharmacist must register with the Florida Board first.
Correct Answer: A) Yes, if the prescriber is in a state where they are legally authorized to
prescribe.
Rationale: Ohio law allows for the filling of "out-of-state" prescriptions if the practitioner is
licensed in their state and the prescription is issued in the course of professional practice.
Question 11
What is the legal definition of a "poison" in the state of Ohio?
A) Any chemical that kills an adult in quantities of 10 grams or less.
B) A chemical deleterious to an adult's life in quantities of 4 grams or less.
C) Any medication with a "Black Box Warning."
D) A chemical that kills a child in quantities of 1 gram or less.
E) Any substance used for a lethal injection.
Correct Answer: B) A chemical deleterious to an adult's life in quantities of 4 grams or less.
Rationale: The 4-gram threshold is the specific metric used in Ohio pharmacy law to define
substances classified as poisons for the purpose of record-keeping and sales restrictions.
Question 12
Under HIPAA, when a patient requests their medical records from a pharmacy, do they have a
right to see the internal notes/comments the pharmacist has entered into the computer?
A) Yes.
B) No, those are considered proprietary business records.
C) Only if the pharmacist gives written permission.
D) Only if a lawyer is present.
E) Yes, but the pharmacy can charge $500 for the access.
Correct Answer: A) Yes.
Rationale: HIPAA provides patients the right to access their "Designated Record Set,"
which includes prescription records, billing records, and any clinical notes or comments
pharmacists use to make decisions about the patient’s care.
Question 13
In Ohio, is Atorvastatin (Lipitor) considered a "drug of abuse"?
A) Yes, because any prescription drug is defined as a drug of abuse.
B) No, because it does not have a high potential for addiction.
C) Only if it is being used without a valid prescription.
D) No, only Schedule II drugs are drugs of abuse.
E) Yes, but only in strengths higher than 40 mg.
Correct Answer: A) Yes, because any prescription drug is defined as a drug of abuse.
JURISPRUDENCE EXAMINATION (MPJE) | ALL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Question 1
A prescription is written for atenolol 50 mg and dated August 15, 2017. The patient brings the
prescription to the pharmacy to be filled on March 1, 2018. Can you legally fill this prescription?
A) Yes, because it is within one year of the date written.
B) No, because it is past the 6-month limit for the first fill.
C) Yes, provided the physician is contacted for authorization.
D) No, because atenolol is a controlled substance in Ohio.
E) Yes, but only if the patient is currently out of medication.
Correct Answer: B) No, because it is past the 6-month limit for the first fill.
Rationale: In Ohio, a prescription for a non-controlled "dangerous drug" must be filled for
the first time within 6 months of the date it was written. March 1, 2018, is more than 6
months past August 15, 2017.
Question 2
How long must prescription records be maintained under federal law versus Ohio state law?
A) 1 year federal; 2 years Ohio.
B) 2 years federal; 2 years Ohio.
C) 2 years federal; 3 years Ohio.
D) 2 years federal; 5 years Ohio.
E) 5 years federal; 5 years Ohio.
Correct Answer: C) 2 years federal; 3 years Ohio.
Rationale: Federal law requires all prescription and inventory records to be kept for 2
years. Ohio law is more stringent, requiring these records to be maintained for 3 years.
When state and federal laws differ, the more stringent requirement must be followed.
Question 3
In Ohio, for how many years must records for the sale of "poisons" be kept?
A) 1 year.
B) 2 years.
C) 3 years.
D) 5 years.
E) 10 years.
Correct Answer: D) 5 years.
Rationale: According to the Ohio Revised Code, records pertaining to the sale of poisons
(chemicals deleterious to an adult's life in quantities of 4 grams or less) must be preserved
for at least five years.
Question 4
A physician writes a single prescription form that includes orders for Crestor 10 mg (non-
, 2
control) and alprazolam 0.5 mg (Schedule IV). Is this a legal prescription form?
A) Yes, because both are for the same patient.
B) No, because a controlled substance cannot be on the same form as a non-control.
C) Yes, as long as the doctor signs it twice.
D) No, because Crestor is a drug of abuse.
E) Yes, because alprazolam is only a Schedule IV.
Correct Answer: B) No, because a controlled substance cannot be on the same form as a
non-control.
Rationale: Ohio law mandates that a controlled substance must be written on its own
separate prescription blank. It cannot be combined with a non-controlled drug on the same
form.
Question 5
A pharmacy possesses a Category III terminal distributor’s license. Which of the following is the
pharmacy authorized to dispense?
A) Controlled substances only.
B) Dangerous drugs and IV solutions only.
C) Controlled substances, dangerous drugs, and IV solutions.
D) Only non-controlled dangerous drugs.
E) Only Schedule II controlled substances.
Correct Answer: C) Controlled substances, dangerous drugs, and IV solutions.
Rationale: Ohio uses categories for terminal distributor licenses. Category I is for single-
dose injections of limited drugs; Category II is for any dangerous drug; Category III
includes everything in Category II plus controlled substances.
Question 6
Which of the following is a requirement for the labeling of intravenous (IV) medications in
Ohio?
A) Only inpatient IVs require an expiration date.
B) Only outpatient IVs require an expiration date.
C) Both inpatient and outpatient IVs must have an expiration date on the label.
D) IV labels do not require an expiration date if used within 24 hours.
E) Only the pharmacist's initials are required for IV labels.
Correct Answer: C) Both inpatient and outpatient IVs must have an expiration date on the
label.
Rationale: Safety regulations in Ohio require all compounded or dispensed IV medications
to bear an expiration date to ensure potency and sterility, regardless of whether the patient
is in the hospital or at home.
Question 7
A prescription container (such as an ophthalmic bottle) is too small to bear a complete label.
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What information must be on the container at a minimum?
A) Rx number and prescriber name.
B) Patient name and directions for use.
C) Rx number and patient name.
D) Drug name and strength.
E) Pharmacy phone number and refills.
Correct Answer: C) Rx number and patient name.
Rationale: For containers too small to hold a full label, Ohio law allows a "small container"
label which must contain at least the prescription (serial) number and the patient's full
name, provided the full label is on the outer packaging.
Question 8
A pharmacist arrives at the pharmacy and discovers that all the Adderall XR (Schedule II) has
been stolen. Which agencies must be notified?
A) The Board of Pharmacy and the DEA.
B) Local Law Enforcement and the Board of Pharmacy.
C) The Board of Pharmacy only.
D) The DEA and Local Law Enforcement only.
E) The Board of Pharmacy, the DEA, and Local Law Enforcement.
Correct Answer: E) The Board of Pharmacy, the DEA, and Local Law Enforcement.
Rationale: The theft of a controlled substance is a significant event. The DEA must be
notified (Form 106), the state Board of Pharmacy must be notified, and local law
enforcement must be informed to investigate the crime.
Question 9
Regarding the practice of placing multiple drugs in the same container (e.g., med-packs for
nursing homes), which statement is FALSE?
A) A maximum of a 31-day supply can be dispensed.
B) The expiration date of the container can be for 60 days.
C) If one drug is discontinued, everything in the package is considered adulterated.
D) Regular outpatient labels are required for each drug in the container.
E) The number of drugs cannot exceed the container's capacity.
Correct Answer: B) The expiration date of the container can be for 60 days.
Rationale: For multiple drugs in one container, the expiration date cannot be for more than
31 days from the date of preparation. Options A, C, D, and E are true according to Ohio
law.
Question 10
A patient brings a prescription to an Ohio pharmacy that was written by a physician licensed in
Florida. Can the Ohio pharmacist legally fill this?
A) Yes, if the prescriber is in a state where they are legally authorized to prescribe.
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B) No, Ohio pharmacists can only fill Ohio prescriptions.
C) Yes, but only for non-controlled substances.
D) No, unless the patient has a Florida driver's license.
E) Yes, but the pharmacist must register with the Florida Board first.
Correct Answer: A) Yes, if the prescriber is in a state where they are legally authorized to
prescribe.
Rationale: Ohio law allows for the filling of "out-of-state" prescriptions if the practitioner is
licensed in their state and the prescription is issued in the course of professional practice.
Question 11
What is the legal definition of a "poison" in the state of Ohio?
A) Any chemical that kills an adult in quantities of 10 grams or less.
B) A chemical deleterious to an adult's life in quantities of 4 grams or less.
C) Any medication with a "Black Box Warning."
D) A chemical that kills a child in quantities of 1 gram or less.
E) Any substance used for a lethal injection.
Correct Answer: B) A chemical deleterious to an adult's life in quantities of 4 grams or less.
Rationale: The 4-gram threshold is the specific metric used in Ohio pharmacy law to define
substances classified as poisons for the purpose of record-keeping and sales restrictions.
Question 12
Under HIPAA, when a patient requests their medical records from a pharmacy, do they have a
right to see the internal notes/comments the pharmacist has entered into the computer?
A) Yes.
B) No, those are considered proprietary business records.
C) Only if the pharmacist gives written permission.
D) Only if a lawyer is present.
E) Yes, but the pharmacy can charge $500 for the access.
Correct Answer: A) Yes.
Rationale: HIPAA provides patients the right to access their "Designated Record Set,"
which includes prescription records, billing records, and any clinical notes or comments
pharmacists use to make decisions about the patient’s care.
Question 13
In Ohio, is Atorvastatin (Lipitor) considered a "drug of abuse"?
A) Yes, because any prescription drug is defined as a drug of abuse.
B) No, because it does not have a high potential for addiction.
C) Only if it is being used without a valid prescription.
D) No, only Schedule II drugs are drugs of abuse.
E) Yes, but only in strengths higher than 40 mg.
Correct Answer: A) Yes, because any prescription drug is defined as a drug of abuse.
