NM MPJE Correct Questions &
Answers(RATED A+)
BOP Members - ANSWER - 9 total members (appointed): 3 public, 5 NMPhA (1 from
each district), 1 NMHSPA
- Must be pharmacist for 8 years (3 in NM)
- 5-year terms, July 1st annually, NTE 2 consecutive terms
BOP Meetings - ANSWER at least quarterly (every 3 months)
Examinations - ANSWER - Graduate from ACPE accredited college of pharmacy
- Pass NAPLEX & MPJE with score of at least 75
Examination Repeats: - ANSWER - Cannot take NAPLEX or MPJE more than 5
consecutive times without passing
- NAPLEX: wait 45 days to retake
- MPJE: wait 30 days to retake
Reinstatement exams: Inactive for >1 year: - ANSWER - Submit renewal, pay past fees,
proof of CE for each inactive renewal period, 60hr internship for each year of inactivity,
complete MPJE
- Or complete 60hr internship for each year of inactivity, pass NAPLEX and pass MPJE
Reinstatement exams: Inactive for >6 years: - ANSWER complete 60hr internship for
each year of inactivity, pass NAPLEX and pass MPJE
eligibility for reciprocal licensure - ANSWER Applicant must be graduate from ACPE
accredited college of pharmacy and complete required intern training OR worked 1 year
as a pharmacist
reciprocal licensure: inactive for >1 year - ANSWER - Submit renewal, pay past fees,
proof of CE for each inactive renewal period, 60hr internship for each year of inactivity,
complete MPJE
- Or complete 60hr internship for each year of inactivity, pass NAPLEX and pass MPJE
reciprocal licensure: inactive >6 years - ANSWER complete 60hr internship for each
year of inactivity, pass NAPLEX and pass MPJE
Jurisprudence Exam: - ANSWER must take within 1 year of application
Temporary license: - ANSWER - if Evidence of current license by exam in another state,
authorized to practice for 90 days with application + fee (must become licensed in 90
days)
- Unable to act as PIC, preceptor, or intern supervisor
,Pharmacist re-licensure - ANSWER ?
CE requirements - ANSWER 30 contact hours (3.0 CEU) for every 2-year renewal
breakdown of CE requirements - ANSWER - 1.0 CEU (10 contact hours) live
- 0.2 CEU (2 contact hours) in patient safety
- 0.2 CEU (2 contact hours) in pharmacy law
- 0.2 CEU (2 contact hours) in opiod appropriate use
additional info pharmacy law CE - ANSWER You may
receive one hour per year of C.E. in the area of pharmacy law by attending one full day
of a regularly scheduled Board meeting or serving on a Board approved committee.
additional patient safety/opiod CE - ANSWER An educational program that addresses
both patient safety as applicable to the practice of pharmacy and the safe and
appropriate use of opioids will satisfy both patient safety and opioid requirements
additional reqs for CE for prescriptive authorithy - ANSWER If prescribe
vaccines/contraception/naloxone/tobacco cessation: at least 2 hours in each area
Inactive status licensees - ANSWER 1.5 CEU for each year the license was inactive +
current CPE to reinstate license
CPE audit - ANSWER - Not less than ten percent of registrants will be randomly
selected for audit of certificates
- those without sufficient completion of CPE shall be subject to a fine of not less than
$1000 and required to complete the deficient CPE in a satisfactory time determined by
the board
Customized patient medication packages - ANSWER with consent of patient, caregiver,
prescriber, or institution pharmacist may provide a customized patient medication
package
Repackaging of patient medication packages: - ANSWER - if drug added or
discontinued from a patient's drug regimen, pharmacist may repackage the patient's
patient medication package
- removed drugs: destroy or relabel and return to patient, cannot return drug from med
package with >1 drug to pharmacy stock under any circumstances
Return of patient medication package drugs Patient medication package's with more
than one drug within a container - ANSWER Patient medication packages with more
than one drug within a container may not under any circumstances be returned to a
pharmacy stock
,non institutional Return of patient medication package drugs (only one drug within a
container) - ANSWER may not be returned to pharmacy stock
institutional Return of patient medication package drugs (only one drug within a
container) - ANSWER may be returned to pharmacy stock if the following conditions
have been met:
(1) the drug is to be kept within the patient medication package and it is to remain
sealed and labeled until dispensed
(2) the expiration date of drug shall become fifty percent of the time left of the expiration
for the drug
(3) no schedule II drugs may be returned to inventory
(4) proper record keeping for the addition of other scheduled drugs into inventory must
be done.
Consultant pharmacist - clinic facility - ANSWER - Report in writing to the board within
10 days termination of services to the clinic
- Maintain a log or record of all visits and activities in the clinic including a log of all
medical records reviewed, along with a record of all consultant pharmacist interventions
and/or consultations
Class A clinic pharmacist - ANSWER - >12500 units/yr
- 240 sq feet storage space
- on-site services of a consultant pharmacist for the dispensing or distribution of
dangerous drugs
Class B clinic pharmacist - ANSWER Reviews 5%
- category 1 clinics (2500 units) shall be visited by the consultant pharmacist at least bi-
monthly. (48 sq feet storage)
- Category 2 clinics (2501-7500 units) shall be visited by the consultant pharmacist at
least monthly. (48 sq feet storage)
- Category 3 (7501-12500 units) clinics shall be visited by the consultant pharmacist at
least bi-weekly.(96 square feet storage)
Class C clinic pharmacist - ANSWER - administration only
- shall be visited by the consultant pharmacist at least every three months
- adequate space storage
class d clinic pharmacist - ANSWER - school based emergency
meds(inhaler/spacer/epipen)
- clinic self inspection form shall be reviewed at least once yearly during school
session(can be off site)
- review records at least annually
- review dangerous drug administration records within 72 hours of administration
(maintain records documentation of review for 3 years)
, - adequate storage space
Animal control/vet clinic pharmacist - ANSWER - review CS every 3 months/quarterly
- if no CS review annually
EMS pharmacist - ANSWER review all CS use and at least a sample of non-CS use
every 90 days
How often must a custodial care facility pharmacist visit a facility? - ANSWER no less
than once a quarter or more often
Pharmacist only responsibilities - ANSWER - final check on all aspects of the completed
prescription
- evaluation of pharmaceuticals for formulary selection within the facility
- supervision of all supportive personnel activities
- ensure that supportive personnel have been properly trained
- any verbal communication with a patient or patient's representative regarding a
change in drug therapy or performing therapeutic interchanges (does not apply to
substitution of generic equivalents)
How long to maintain Patient records: - ANSWER record and maintain at least the
following information for 3 years from date of last entry
What patient records to keep for three years? - ANSWER - Name
- Address
- Telephone number
- Date of birth (or age)
- Gender of the patient
- Medical history
- Allergies and drug reactions
- Comprehensive list of medications and devices
What must be done prior to dispensing any prescription? - ANSWER Prospective drug
review
Things to review in prospective drug review - ANSWER - clinical abuse/misuse
- therapeutic duplication
- drug-disease contraindications
- drug-drug interactions
- incorrect drug dosage
- incorrect duration of drug treatment
- drug-allergy interactions
- appropriate medication indication
Answers(RATED A+)
BOP Members - ANSWER - 9 total members (appointed): 3 public, 5 NMPhA (1 from
each district), 1 NMHSPA
- Must be pharmacist for 8 years (3 in NM)
- 5-year terms, July 1st annually, NTE 2 consecutive terms
BOP Meetings - ANSWER at least quarterly (every 3 months)
Examinations - ANSWER - Graduate from ACPE accredited college of pharmacy
- Pass NAPLEX & MPJE with score of at least 75
Examination Repeats: - ANSWER - Cannot take NAPLEX or MPJE more than 5
consecutive times without passing
- NAPLEX: wait 45 days to retake
- MPJE: wait 30 days to retake
Reinstatement exams: Inactive for >1 year: - ANSWER - Submit renewal, pay past fees,
proof of CE for each inactive renewal period, 60hr internship for each year of inactivity,
complete MPJE
- Or complete 60hr internship for each year of inactivity, pass NAPLEX and pass MPJE
Reinstatement exams: Inactive for >6 years: - ANSWER complete 60hr internship for
each year of inactivity, pass NAPLEX and pass MPJE
eligibility for reciprocal licensure - ANSWER Applicant must be graduate from ACPE
accredited college of pharmacy and complete required intern training OR worked 1 year
as a pharmacist
reciprocal licensure: inactive for >1 year - ANSWER - Submit renewal, pay past fees,
proof of CE for each inactive renewal period, 60hr internship for each year of inactivity,
complete MPJE
- Or complete 60hr internship for each year of inactivity, pass NAPLEX and pass MPJE
reciprocal licensure: inactive >6 years - ANSWER complete 60hr internship for each
year of inactivity, pass NAPLEX and pass MPJE
Jurisprudence Exam: - ANSWER must take within 1 year of application
Temporary license: - ANSWER - if Evidence of current license by exam in another state,
authorized to practice for 90 days with application + fee (must become licensed in 90
days)
- Unable to act as PIC, preceptor, or intern supervisor
,Pharmacist re-licensure - ANSWER ?
CE requirements - ANSWER 30 contact hours (3.0 CEU) for every 2-year renewal
breakdown of CE requirements - ANSWER - 1.0 CEU (10 contact hours) live
- 0.2 CEU (2 contact hours) in patient safety
- 0.2 CEU (2 contact hours) in pharmacy law
- 0.2 CEU (2 contact hours) in opiod appropriate use
additional info pharmacy law CE - ANSWER You may
receive one hour per year of C.E. in the area of pharmacy law by attending one full day
of a regularly scheduled Board meeting or serving on a Board approved committee.
additional patient safety/opiod CE - ANSWER An educational program that addresses
both patient safety as applicable to the practice of pharmacy and the safe and
appropriate use of opioids will satisfy both patient safety and opioid requirements
additional reqs for CE for prescriptive authorithy - ANSWER If prescribe
vaccines/contraception/naloxone/tobacco cessation: at least 2 hours in each area
Inactive status licensees - ANSWER 1.5 CEU for each year the license was inactive +
current CPE to reinstate license
CPE audit - ANSWER - Not less than ten percent of registrants will be randomly
selected for audit of certificates
- those without sufficient completion of CPE shall be subject to a fine of not less than
$1000 and required to complete the deficient CPE in a satisfactory time determined by
the board
Customized patient medication packages - ANSWER with consent of patient, caregiver,
prescriber, or institution pharmacist may provide a customized patient medication
package
Repackaging of patient medication packages: - ANSWER - if drug added or
discontinued from a patient's drug regimen, pharmacist may repackage the patient's
patient medication package
- removed drugs: destroy or relabel and return to patient, cannot return drug from med
package with >1 drug to pharmacy stock under any circumstances
Return of patient medication package drugs Patient medication package's with more
than one drug within a container - ANSWER Patient medication packages with more
than one drug within a container may not under any circumstances be returned to a
pharmacy stock
,non institutional Return of patient medication package drugs (only one drug within a
container) - ANSWER may not be returned to pharmacy stock
institutional Return of patient medication package drugs (only one drug within a
container) - ANSWER may be returned to pharmacy stock if the following conditions
have been met:
(1) the drug is to be kept within the patient medication package and it is to remain
sealed and labeled until dispensed
(2) the expiration date of drug shall become fifty percent of the time left of the expiration
for the drug
(3) no schedule II drugs may be returned to inventory
(4) proper record keeping for the addition of other scheduled drugs into inventory must
be done.
Consultant pharmacist - clinic facility - ANSWER - Report in writing to the board within
10 days termination of services to the clinic
- Maintain a log or record of all visits and activities in the clinic including a log of all
medical records reviewed, along with a record of all consultant pharmacist interventions
and/or consultations
Class A clinic pharmacist - ANSWER - >12500 units/yr
- 240 sq feet storage space
- on-site services of a consultant pharmacist for the dispensing or distribution of
dangerous drugs
Class B clinic pharmacist - ANSWER Reviews 5%
- category 1 clinics (2500 units) shall be visited by the consultant pharmacist at least bi-
monthly. (48 sq feet storage)
- Category 2 clinics (2501-7500 units) shall be visited by the consultant pharmacist at
least monthly. (48 sq feet storage)
- Category 3 (7501-12500 units) clinics shall be visited by the consultant pharmacist at
least bi-weekly.(96 square feet storage)
Class C clinic pharmacist - ANSWER - administration only
- shall be visited by the consultant pharmacist at least every three months
- adequate space storage
class d clinic pharmacist - ANSWER - school based emergency
meds(inhaler/spacer/epipen)
- clinic self inspection form shall be reviewed at least once yearly during school
session(can be off site)
- review records at least annually
- review dangerous drug administration records within 72 hours of administration
(maintain records documentation of review for 3 years)
, - adequate storage space
Animal control/vet clinic pharmacist - ANSWER - review CS every 3 months/quarterly
- if no CS review annually
EMS pharmacist - ANSWER review all CS use and at least a sample of non-CS use
every 90 days
How often must a custodial care facility pharmacist visit a facility? - ANSWER no less
than once a quarter or more often
Pharmacist only responsibilities - ANSWER - final check on all aspects of the completed
prescription
- evaluation of pharmaceuticals for formulary selection within the facility
- supervision of all supportive personnel activities
- ensure that supportive personnel have been properly trained
- any verbal communication with a patient or patient's representative regarding a
change in drug therapy or performing therapeutic interchanges (does not apply to
substitution of generic equivalents)
How long to maintain Patient records: - ANSWER record and maintain at least the
following information for 3 years from date of last entry
What patient records to keep for three years? - ANSWER - Name
- Address
- Telephone number
- Date of birth (or age)
- Gender of the patient
- Medical history
- Allergies and drug reactions
- Comprehensive list of medications and devices
What must be done prior to dispensing any prescription? - ANSWER Prospective drug
review
Things to review in prospective drug review - ANSWER - clinical abuse/misuse
- therapeutic duplication
- drug-disease contraindications
- drug-drug interactions
- incorrect drug dosage
- incorrect duration of drug treatment
- drug-allergy interactions
- appropriate medication indication
