Illinois (MPJE) Pharmacy Law Exam Practice
Questions And Correct Answers
Question 1
How many times can a prescription for a schedule 3 - 5 controlled substance be
transferred between two pharmacies that do not share a real-time, online database?
A. A prescription for a schedule 3 - 5 controlled substance cannot be transferred
B. One
C. Two
D. Five
E. Unlimited
Correct Answer
B. One
Question 2
Which of the following is/are true concerning the staffing of a community pharmacy?
I. When pharmacy department hours differ from establishment hours, the pharmacy
hours must be displayed
II. No prescriptions may be dispensed unless the pharmacist is physically present at
the pharmacy
III. If a pharmacy is open and a pharmacist is not present and available, a sign must be
posted stating as such
A. I only
B. II only
C. I and II
D. II and III
E. I, II and III
Correct Answer
E. I, II and III
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,Question 3
Which of the following is true regarding pharmacist licensing at a nonresident
pharmacy?
A. Only staff pharmacists must be licensed in Illinois
B. Only the pharmacist-in-charge must be licensed in Illinois
C. All pharmacists must be licensed in Illinois
D. All staff must be licensed in Illinois
E. Pharmacists are not required to be licensed in Illinois
Correct Answer
E. Pharmacists are not required to be licensed in Illinois
Question 4
A prescriber does not want generic substitution of a medication for a patient. Which
of the following can be used to mark the "may not substitute" line on the
prescription?
I. Handwriting
II. Preprinted ink
III. Rubber stamp
A. I only
B. II only
C. I or II
D. II or III
E. I, II or III
Correct Answer
A. I only
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,Question 5
A community pharmacy received an electronic request to cancel a prescription for a
patient. What must the pharmacy do?
A. Continue to autofill the prescription
B. Cancel or deactivate the prescription within 2 days
C. Put a note in the patient profile that the prescription was discontinued
D. Call the prescriber to verify the cancellation
E. Call the prescriber to get a refill
Correct Answer
B. Cancel or deactivate the prescription within 2 days
Question 6
Physician assistants and advanced practice registered nurses may be delegated under
an agreement to prescribe which of the following?
I. Oral schedule 2 controlled substances
II. Transdermal schedule 2 controlled substances
III. Injectable schedule 2 controlled substances
A. I only
B. I and II
C. II only
D. I and III
E. I, II and III
Correct Answer
B. I and II
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, Question 7
A patient may buy ___ of pseudoephedrine over the counter in a 30-day period.
A. 9 grams
B. 7.5 grams
C. 3.6 grams
D. 16 milligrams
D. 3.6 milligrams
Correct Answer
B. 7.5 grams
Question 8
Dr. Cox calls in an oral prescription for a schedule 2 medication for an emergency
situation. How many days from the date of calling in the prescription does Dr. Cox
have to send a written prescription for the emergency quantity dispensed?
A. Two
B. Three
C. Five
D. Seven
E. Ten
Correct Answer
D. Seven
Question 9
Miss Harper is asking for a copy of the prescription she filled last week. What can the
pharmacist do in this situation?
A. The pharmacist may give the patient the original prescription
B. The pharmacist may not give patients copies of any prescriptions
C. The pharmacist may ask the prescriber for a copy of the prescription
D. The pharmacist may make a copy of the original prescription but must mark "For
Information Purposes Only" on the front
E. The pharmacist must handwrite the prescription for the patient
Correct Answer
D. The pharmacist may make a copy of the original prescription but must mark "For
Information Purposes Only" on the front
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Questions And Correct Answers
Question 1
How many times can a prescription for a schedule 3 - 5 controlled substance be
transferred between two pharmacies that do not share a real-time, online database?
A. A prescription for a schedule 3 - 5 controlled substance cannot be transferred
B. One
C. Two
D. Five
E. Unlimited
Correct Answer
B. One
Question 2
Which of the following is/are true concerning the staffing of a community pharmacy?
I. When pharmacy department hours differ from establishment hours, the pharmacy
hours must be displayed
II. No prescriptions may be dispensed unless the pharmacist is physically present at
the pharmacy
III. If a pharmacy is open and a pharmacist is not present and available, a sign must be
posted stating as such
A. I only
B. II only
C. I and II
D. II and III
E. I, II and III
Correct Answer
E. I, II and III
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,Question 3
Which of the following is true regarding pharmacist licensing at a nonresident
pharmacy?
A. Only staff pharmacists must be licensed in Illinois
B. Only the pharmacist-in-charge must be licensed in Illinois
C. All pharmacists must be licensed in Illinois
D. All staff must be licensed in Illinois
E. Pharmacists are not required to be licensed in Illinois
Correct Answer
E. Pharmacists are not required to be licensed in Illinois
Question 4
A prescriber does not want generic substitution of a medication for a patient. Which
of the following can be used to mark the "may not substitute" line on the
prescription?
I. Handwriting
II. Preprinted ink
III. Rubber stamp
A. I only
B. II only
C. I or II
D. II or III
E. I, II or III
Correct Answer
A. I only
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,Question 5
A community pharmacy received an electronic request to cancel a prescription for a
patient. What must the pharmacy do?
A. Continue to autofill the prescription
B. Cancel or deactivate the prescription within 2 days
C. Put a note in the patient profile that the prescription was discontinued
D. Call the prescriber to verify the cancellation
E. Call the prescriber to get a refill
Correct Answer
B. Cancel or deactivate the prescription within 2 days
Question 6
Physician assistants and advanced practice registered nurses may be delegated under
an agreement to prescribe which of the following?
I. Oral schedule 2 controlled substances
II. Transdermal schedule 2 controlled substances
III. Injectable schedule 2 controlled substances
A. I only
B. I and II
C. II only
D. I and III
E. I, II and III
Correct Answer
B. I and II
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, Question 7
A patient may buy ___ of pseudoephedrine over the counter in a 30-day period.
A. 9 grams
B. 7.5 grams
C. 3.6 grams
D. 16 milligrams
D. 3.6 milligrams
Correct Answer
B. 7.5 grams
Question 8
Dr. Cox calls in an oral prescription for a schedule 2 medication for an emergency
situation. How many days from the date of calling in the prescription does Dr. Cox
have to send a written prescription for the emergency quantity dispensed?
A. Two
B. Three
C. Five
D. Seven
E. Ten
Correct Answer
D. Seven
Question 9
Miss Harper is asking for a copy of the prescription she filled last week. What can the
pharmacist do in this situation?
A. The pharmacist may give the patient the original prescription
B. The pharmacist may not give patients copies of any prescriptions
C. The pharmacist may ask the prescriber for a copy of the prescription
D. The pharmacist may make a copy of the original prescription but must mark "For
Information Purposes Only" on the front
E. The pharmacist must handwrite the prescription for the patient
Correct Answer
D. The pharmacist may make a copy of the original prescription but must mark "For
Information Purposes Only" on the front
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