Hawaii MPJE – Exam 2024 Edition.
Questions and Correct, Verified
Answers. Graded A+
Are there additional training requirements prior to vaccination of minors? - ANSYes -
must complete a ACPE accredited training program and submit proof of completion
prior to vaccination
Automated data processing systems must have the ability to produce hard copy
documents of all drug orders to the pharmacy within how long? - ANS72 hours of the
dispensing date
Can a pharmacist dispense controlled medication for their own personal use if a valid
prescription is present? - ANSNo - this is not allowed
Another pharmacist must dispense the medication
Can a pharmacist substitute an equivalent drug product for any medication class? -
ANSNo - not anti epileptic medications
Must first obtain permission from the prescriber AND patient/caregiver
Can controlled substances be advertised in any way? - ANSNo
Can insulin syringes be sold without a prescription? - ANSYes - unless the packaging
states that it is by prescription only
Can pharmacy interns perform transfers for controlled substances? - ANSYes -
although the law states "pharmacist" the BOP has previously stated that interns can
perform duties of a pharmacist
CII prescriptions for LTCF patients or those with a terminal illness are valid for how
long? - ANS30 days from issue date
Do pharmacists have prescriptive authority for vaccines? - ANSNo
Failure to delivery a written prescription within 7 days following an emergency oral CII
prescription requires notification to what authority? - ANSThe administrator (who is
this?)
Faxed CII prescriptions are allowed for which patients? - ANS-IV home infusion
-LTCF
-Hospice
, Following termination of an emergency contraceptive collaborative agreement how soon
must the BOP be notified? - ANSWithin 3 days
How long are CII prescriptions valid? - ANS7 days from the initial issue date
How long are CIII-V prescriptions valid? How many times can they be refilled? -
ANSValid for 3 months from written date
May be refilled twice within 3 months
How long are non-controlled prescriptions valid? - ANS12 months
How long can non-controlled prescriptions with PRN refills be refilled? - ANS15 months
-Rx expires after 12 months
-If PRN refills are written then the Rx can be refilled 1 time within the subsequent 3
month period for a quantity not to exceed 30 days
How long is the emergency contraceptive collaborative agreement valid? - ANS2 years -
then month to month following
How long must prescription records be kept? - ANS5 years
How many CEs are required per renewal period? - ANS30 hours - starting on Jan 1st
after the prior renewal period
How many members are there to the Hawaii Advisory Commission for Drug Abuse and
Controlled Substances? - ANSNo less than 9
No more than 15
*All appointed by the governor*
How many times can a CII prescription be partially filled for LTCF patients or those with
a terminal illness? - ANSNo more than 3 times within 30 days
How often must pharmacists renew their license? - ANSOnce every odd-number year
before December 31st
How often must pharmacy permits be renewed? - ANSOnce every 2 years prior to or on
December 31st
How old must the patient be to be eligible for emergency contraception by collaborative
agreement? - ANS14 years old
How soon must a emergency contraceptive collaborative agreement be sent to the BOP
following completion by a pharmacist and physician? - ANSWithin 10 days
How soon must CII prescriptions be picked up after being filled? - ANSWithin 7 days of
the initial fill date
Questions and Correct, Verified
Answers. Graded A+
Are there additional training requirements prior to vaccination of minors? - ANSYes -
must complete a ACPE accredited training program and submit proof of completion
prior to vaccination
Automated data processing systems must have the ability to produce hard copy
documents of all drug orders to the pharmacy within how long? - ANS72 hours of the
dispensing date
Can a pharmacist dispense controlled medication for their own personal use if a valid
prescription is present? - ANSNo - this is not allowed
Another pharmacist must dispense the medication
Can a pharmacist substitute an equivalent drug product for any medication class? -
ANSNo - not anti epileptic medications
Must first obtain permission from the prescriber AND patient/caregiver
Can controlled substances be advertised in any way? - ANSNo
Can insulin syringes be sold without a prescription? - ANSYes - unless the packaging
states that it is by prescription only
Can pharmacy interns perform transfers for controlled substances? - ANSYes -
although the law states "pharmacist" the BOP has previously stated that interns can
perform duties of a pharmacist
CII prescriptions for LTCF patients or those with a terminal illness are valid for how
long? - ANS30 days from issue date
Do pharmacists have prescriptive authority for vaccines? - ANSNo
Failure to delivery a written prescription within 7 days following an emergency oral CII
prescription requires notification to what authority? - ANSThe administrator (who is
this?)
Faxed CII prescriptions are allowed for which patients? - ANS-IV home infusion
-LTCF
-Hospice
, Following termination of an emergency contraceptive collaborative agreement how soon
must the BOP be notified? - ANSWithin 3 days
How long are CII prescriptions valid? - ANS7 days from the initial issue date
How long are CIII-V prescriptions valid? How many times can they be refilled? -
ANSValid for 3 months from written date
May be refilled twice within 3 months
How long are non-controlled prescriptions valid? - ANS12 months
How long can non-controlled prescriptions with PRN refills be refilled? - ANS15 months
-Rx expires after 12 months
-If PRN refills are written then the Rx can be refilled 1 time within the subsequent 3
month period for a quantity not to exceed 30 days
How long is the emergency contraceptive collaborative agreement valid? - ANS2 years -
then month to month following
How long must prescription records be kept? - ANS5 years
How many CEs are required per renewal period? - ANS30 hours - starting on Jan 1st
after the prior renewal period
How many members are there to the Hawaii Advisory Commission for Drug Abuse and
Controlled Substances? - ANSNo less than 9
No more than 15
*All appointed by the governor*
How many times can a CII prescription be partially filled for LTCF patients or those with
a terminal illness? - ANSNo more than 3 times within 30 days
How often must pharmacists renew their license? - ANSOnce every odd-number year
before December 31st
How often must pharmacy permits be renewed? - ANSOnce every 2 years prior to or on
December 31st
How old must the patient be to be eligible for emergency contraception by collaborative
agreement? - ANS14 years old
How soon must a emergency contraceptive collaborative agreement be sent to the BOP
following completion by a pharmacist and physician? - ANSWithin 10 days
How soon must CII prescriptions be picked up after being filled? - ANSWithin 7 days of
the initial fill date
