NEVADA MPJE LATEST EXAMS TEST PAPER
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔What type of certification must be maintained by immunizing interns/pharmacists? -
✔✔(1) BLS from the AHA, AND, on/before oct 31 of each year, (2) complete at least 2
hours of CE on immunizations OR a course from the CDC regarding epidemiology and
prevention of diseases through immunization.
✔✔What items must be included in an immunization protocol? - ✔✔(1) name of
authorizing physician. (2) immunizations that may be administered. (3) detailed protocol
a pharmacist must follow, including, but not limited to, how to manage
ADRs/emergencies. (4) a procedure to review the protocol at least once annually by the
physician. (5) age of the patient and specific instructions that follow. (6) restriction:
pharmacist may not delegate this authority (Except to an intern). (7) restriction: states
the locations in which the pharmacist may administer vaccines (NOT the patient's
home). (8) requirement that immunizations be administered according to all applicable
federal/state/local laws. (9) signature of the physician authorizing, and the time period
for which this protocol is effective.
✔✔How many CE's must a pharmacist complete within the biennium preceding the
current renewal period? - ✔✔30 CEs. One CE must be earned for LAW from a program
approved by the board, or by attending an entire day of any meeting of the board (must
be at least 4 hours), and must be present the entire day.
,✔✔How many CE units will a pharmacist receive for attending a full day Board meeting
(must last at least 4 hours) - ✔✔4 credits. The meeting must last at least 4 hours, and
the pharmacist must be present the entire day.
✔✔Can pharmacists carry over any excess CEs into the next registration period? -
✔✔NO
✔✔True or false: an applicant is exempt for 2 years of obtaining 30 CEs after receipt of
a degree in pharmacy. - ✔✔TRUE
✔✔How many CEs are required for an applicant who is registered after the renewal
period? - ✔✔CEs become pro-rated. 1.25 units per month (for however many months
until the next registration period).
✔✔True or false: an applicant who is residing and practicing outside of NV is still
required to complete ONE CE unit in a jurisprudence program. - ✔✔FALSE - if they're
residing out of the state, they're exempt from needing one CE unit from jurisprudence
program.
✔✔For how long must a pharmacist retain records of completion of CEs? - ✔✔FOUR
YEARS.
✔✔What happens to all the controlled substances dispensed to a patient living in a
LTCF who has died? - ✔✔Those medications must be secured in a locked compartment
until destroyed. Fill out form DEA 41.
✔✔True or false: controlled substances that are outdated, damaged, deteriorated,
misbranded or adulterated should be separated from the rest of the stock, stored in a
locked container, and destroyed at least once a year, accompanied by form DEA 41. -
✔✔TRUE.
✔✔How often must a pharmacy within a medical facility or correctional institution
register with the board? - ✔✔Biennially
✔✔The registration for a pharmacy in a medical facility or correctional institution must
be signed by whom? - ✔✔(1) managing pharmacist of the pharmacy and (2) the CEO of
the hospital.
✔✔What is the meaning of "therapeutic interchange?" - ✔✔the dispensing of one drug
in place of another according to guidelines approved by the appropriate committee.
, ✔✔For a pharmacy within a medical facility or a correctional instution, must registration
certificates for pharmacists/interns/techs/techs-in-training be displayed? - ✔✔NO - they
need to be kept together in one location within the pharmacy and be readily available for
review upon the request of the board.
✔✔What is the requirement for a managing pharmacist for a hospital with 100 beds or
more? - ✔✔Must have one full-time managing pharmacist. That pharmacist may be a
managing pharmacist for only one such pharmacy.
✔✔Which of the following requires one full-time managing pharmacist? (1) hospital with
100 beds or more. (2) hospital with less than 100 beds. (3) correctional facility with 1500
inmates or more. (4) Correctional facility with less than 1500 inmates. - ✔✔1 & 3. 2 & 4
must retain a managing pharmacist as a CONSULTANT, or who is employed either
part-time or full-time.
✔✔What is a consultant pharmacist? - ✔✔MAY be the managing pharmacist of a
pharmacy in a medical or correctional facility. Must have a written employment contract
between the pharmacist and the facility and this must be made available to the board.
✔✔What is the difference between a managing and a staff pharmacist? - ✔✔managing
pharmacist establishes policies, procedures and systems. They may also
develop/modify the formulary. Staff pharmacists are there to assist the managing
pharmacist.
✔✔At what temperature must the refrigerator be maintained? - ✔✔between 36-46
degrees F
✔✔Who is responsible for the security of the pharmacy? - ✔✔ALL PHARMACY
PERSONNEL
✔✔What items must be present on the LABEL for parenteral admixture? - ✔✔(1) name
of the patient and the facility's identification of that patient. (2) name & amount of drugs
added. (3) name of the basic solution. (4) name, initials, or identifying code of the
pharmacist who prepared/verified. (5) Expiration date of the solution.
✔✔In a medical or correctional facility, can drugs or devices be removed from the
pharmacy if the FULL-TIME managing pharmacist is absent? - ✔✔YES. But only by a
designated licensed nurse or practitioner, and only in quantities sufficient for immediate
therapeutic needs. The order must be forwarded to the pharmacy.
✔✔In a medical facility, if there was a withdrawal of drug/device while the full-time
managing pharmacist was absent, how much time does a pharmacist have to verify the
withdrawal? - ✔✔no later than 72 hours after the time of withdrawal.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔What type of certification must be maintained by immunizing interns/pharmacists? -
✔✔(1) BLS from the AHA, AND, on/before oct 31 of each year, (2) complete at least 2
hours of CE on immunizations OR a course from the CDC regarding epidemiology and
prevention of diseases through immunization.
✔✔What items must be included in an immunization protocol? - ✔✔(1) name of
authorizing physician. (2) immunizations that may be administered. (3) detailed protocol
a pharmacist must follow, including, but not limited to, how to manage
ADRs/emergencies. (4) a procedure to review the protocol at least once annually by the
physician. (5) age of the patient and specific instructions that follow. (6) restriction:
pharmacist may not delegate this authority (Except to an intern). (7) restriction: states
the locations in which the pharmacist may administer vaccines (NOT the patient's
home). (8) requirement that immunizations be administered according to all applicable
federal/state/local laws. (9) signature of the physician authorizing, and the time period
for which this protocol is effective.
✔✔How many CE's must a pharmacist complete within the biennium preceding the
current renewal period? - ✔✔30 CEs. One CE must be earned for LAW from a program
approved by the board, or by attending an entire day of any meeting of the board (must
be at least 4 hours), and must be present the entire day.
,✔✔How many CE units will a pharmacist receive for attending a full day Board meeting
(must last at least 4 hours) - ✔✔4 credits. The meeting must last at least 4 hours, and
the pharmacist must be present the entire day.
✔✔Can pharmacists carry over any excess CEs into the next registration period? -
✔✔NO
✔✔True or false: an applicant is exempt for 2 years of obtaining 30 CEs after receipt of
a degree in pharmacy. - ✔✔TRUE
✔✔How many CEs are required for an applicant who is registered after the renewal
period? - ✔✔CEs become pro-rated. 1.25 units per month (for however many months
until the next registration period).
✔✔True or false: an applicant who is residing and practicing outside of NV is still
required to complete ONE CE unit in a jurisprudence program. - ✔✔FALSE - if they're
residing out of the state, they're exempt from needing one CE unit from jurisprudence
program.
✔✔For how long must a pharmacist retain records of completion of CEs? - ✔✔FOUR
YEARS.
✔✔What happens to all the controlled substances dispensed to a patient living in a
LTCF who has died? - ✔✔Those medications must be secured in a locked compartment
until destroyed. Fill out form DEA 41.
✔✔True or false: controlled substances that are outdated, damaged, deteriorated,
misbranded or adulterated should be separated from the rest of the stock, stored in a
locked container, and destroyed at least once a year, accompanied by form DEA 41. -
✔✔TRUE.
✔✔How often must a pharmacy within a medical facility or correctional institution
register with the board? - ✔✔Biennially
✔✔The registration for a pharmacy in a medical facility or correctional institution must
be signed by whom? - ✔✔(1) managing pharmacist of the pharmacy and (2) the CEO of
the hospital.
✔✔What is the meaning of "therapeutic interchange?" - ✔✔the dispensing of one drug
in place of another according to guidelines approved by the appropriate committee.
, ✔✔For a pharmacy within a medical facility or a correctional instution, must registration
certificates for pharmacists/interns/techs/techs-in-training be displayed? - ✔✔NO - they
need to be kept together in one location within the pharmacy and be readily available for
review upon the request of the board.
✔✔What is the requirement for a managing pharmacist for a hospital with 100 beds or
more? - ✔✔Must have one full-time managing pharmacist. That pharmacist may be a
managing pharmacist for only one such pharmacy.
✔✔Which of the following requires one full-time managing pharmacist? (1) hospital with
100 beds or more. (2) hospital with less than 100 beds. (3) correctional facility with 1500
inmates or more. (4) Correctional facility with less than 1500 inmates. - ✔✔1 & 3. 2 & 4
must retain a managing pharmacist as a CONSULTANT, or who is employed either
part-time or full-time.
✔✔What is a consultant pharmacist? - ✔✔MAY be the managing pharmacist of a
pharmacy in a medical or correctional facility. Must have a written employment contract
between the pharmacist and the facility and this must be made available to the board.
✔✔What is the difference between a managing and a staff pharmacist? - ✔✔managing
pharmacist establishes policies, procedures and systems. They may also
develop/modify the formulary. Staff pharmacists are there to assist the managing
pharmacist.
✔✔At what temperature must the refrigerator be maintained? - ✔✔between 36-46
degrees F
✔✔Who is responsible for the security of the pharmacy? - ✔✔ALL PHARMACY
PERSONNEL
✔✔What items must be present on the LABEL for parenteral admixture? - ✔✔(1) name
of the patient and the facility's identification of that patient. (2) name & amount of drugs
added. (3) name of the basic solution. (4) name, initials, or identifying code of the
pharmacist who prepared/verified. (5) Expiration date of the solution.
✔✔In a medical or correctional facility, can drugs or devices be removed from the
pharmacy if the FULL-TIME managing pharmacist is absent? - ✔✔YES. But only by a
designated licensed nurse or practitioner, and only in quantities sufficient for immediate
therapeutic needs. The order must be forwarded to the pharmacy.
✔✔In a medical facility, if there was a withdrawal of drug/device while the full-time
managing pharmacist was absent, how much time does a pharmacist have to verify the
withdrawal? - ✔✔no later than 72 hours after the time of withdrawal.
