NM MPJE EXAM QUESTIONS AND 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS LATEST (A+ GRADE)
How long is a temporary license good for if you are licensed in another state as a pharmacist
90 days and you must submit a 50 dollar fee that will go towards the licensing fee.
Can a temporary licensed pharmacist act as the PIC ?
No (unless there is no other pharmacist designated by the facility).
Can a pharmacist with a temporary license serve as a preceptor or supervisor of interns or
externs ?
No they can't
Can a temporary license be renewed or extended ?
No
If a pharmacist has been inactive for greater than 1 year but less than 5 years how can they
renew their license ?
1) submit renewal form
2) pay past renewal fees and reinstatement fees
3)submit proof of continuing education for each inactive renewal period
4)submit proof of completed internship minimum of 60 hours for each year of inactivity
5) successfully complete the MPJE
6) submit a current letter of good standing from the state of examination
OR
1) complete the internship minimum of 60hr/year of inactivity
2) pass the NAPLEX and MPJE
,If a pharmacist has been inactive for greater than or equal to 6 years how must the pharmacist
reinstate their license ?
1)Complete the internship minimum of 60 hours for each year of inactivity
2) successfully pass the NAPLEX and MPJE
How many minutes are in a contact hour ?
60 minutes
What does consultation mean ?
Communication in person, telephonically, two way radio, email, or other electronic means.
What does continuing education unit mean?
Ten contact hours of participation or it's equivalent in an organized CE activity sponsored by an
approved provider.
How many Continuing education units are required and how often to renew your license?
3.0 CEU (30 contact hours) every 2 years
How many continuing education units must be live ?
1.0 CEU (10 contact hours) excluding the law requirement.
Which are the live CEU that we must take ?
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 safe and appropriate use of opioids
Will the board approve out of state CPE ?
,Yes provided they have been approved by ACPE
What % of pharmacists will be selected for auditing of their certificates ?
Not less than 10%
What is the fine for not having sufficient CPE requirements ?
$1000 and shall be required to complete deficient CPE in a satisfactory time period as
determined by the board.
Pharmacy law requirements for CEs ?
Minimum of 0.2 CEU (2 contact hours) of the 3.0 CEU (30 contact hours)
How can you obtain pharmacy law CEs ?
0.1 CEU (1 contact hour) per year by attending one full day of a regulatory scheduled New
Mexico board of pharmacy board meeting or serving on a board approved committee.
OR
Licensees who successfully complete an open book test administered by the board shall receive
0.2 CEU (2 contact hours).
BOP law programs ?
Law programs shall be offered in each of the five districts and shall offer 0.2 CEU and be two
contact hours in length
Consultant pharmacists duties and responsibilities
1) to abide by American society of consultant pharmacist and be aware of all state, and federal
drug laws rules and regulations.
2) ensure drugs are handled in a manner that protect the safety and welfare of patients
3)set policy and procedures
4)to visit facilities and abide by his duties
, 5)ensure maximum level of safety and efficacy of pharmaceutical services
6)shall not condone in transactions with other healthcare providers regarding kickbacks,
rebates, ect..
Consultant pharmacists of skilled nursing facilities, intermediate care, and long term care
facilities shall ?
1)serve as a member of appropriate committees
2)develop the drug control procedures manual
3) monitor all aspects of the total drug distribution system
4) Maintain active license
5)assume responsibility of the destruction and removal of unwanted drugs and controlled
substances
6)maintain a log of all visits and activities in the facility indicating dates and other pertinent data
7)furnish and replenish e-kits maintain logs of use and replacement drugs
8)make routine inspections of drug storage areas, patient health records, and review drug
regimens of each pt at least once a month and report irregularities to staff
9)provide pharmacy services on a 24hr seven days a week basis including stat orders
10)provide in service training to staff and personal
11)meet all other requirements set forth by the BOO
How often must a consular ant pharmacist to a a SNF or ICF review pts drug regimen ?
Once a month
Customized patient medication packages
In lieu of dispensing one, two or more prescribed drugs in separate containers or standard vial
containers a pharmacist may may with consent of the pt, pts caregiver, the prescriber, or the
institution provide a customized part medication package.
Repackaging of pt medications
ANSWERS LATEST (A+ GRADE)
How long is a temporary license good for if you are licensed in another state as a pharmacist
90 days and you must submit a 50 dollar fee that will go towards the licensing fee.
Can a temporary licensed pharmacist act as the PIC ?
No (unless there is no other pharmacist designated by the facility).
Can a pharmacist with a temporary license serve as a preceptor or supervisor of interns or
externs ?
No they can't
Can a temporary license be renewed or extended ?
No
If a pharmacist has been inactive for greater than 1 year but less than 5 years how can they
renew their license ?
1) submit renewal form
2) pay past renewal fees and reinstatement fees
3)submit proof of continuing education for each inactive renewal period
4)submit proof of completed internship minimum of 60 hours for each year of inactivity
5) successfully complete the MPJE
6) submit a current letter of good standing from the state of examination
OR
1) complete the internship minimum of 60hr/year of inactivity
2) pass the NAPLEX and MPJE
,If a pharmacist has been inactive for greater than or equal to 6 years how must the pharmacist
reinstate their license ?
1)Complete the internship minimum of 60 hours for each year of inactivity
2) successfully pass the NAPLEX and MPJE
How many minutes are in a contact hour ?
60 minutes
What does consultation mean ?
Communication in person, telephonically, two way radio, email, or other electronic means.
What does continuing education unit mean?
Ten contact hours of participation or it's equivalent in an organized CE activity sponsored by an
approved provider.
How many Continuing education units are required and how often to renew your license?
3.0 CEU (30 contact hours) every 2 years
How many continuing education units must be live ?
1.0 CEU (10 contact hours) excluding the law requirement.
Which are the live CEU that we must take ?
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 safe and appropriate use of opioids
Will the board approve out of state CPE ?
,Yes provided they have been approved by ACPE
What % of pharmacists will be selected for auditing of their certificates ?
Not less than 10%
What is the fine for not having sufficient CPE requirements ?
$1000 and shall be required to complete deficient CPE in a satisfactory time period as
determined by the board.
Pharmacy law requirements for CEs ?
Minimum of 0.2 CEU (2 contact hours) of the 3.0 CEU (30 contact hours)
How can you obtain pharmacy law CEs ?
0.1 CEU (1 contact hour) per year by attending one full day of a regulatory scheduled New
Mexico board of pharmacy board meeting or serving on a board approved committee.
OR
Licensees who successfully complete an open book test administered by the board shall receive
0.2 CEU (2 contact hours).
BOP law programs ?
Law programs shall be offered in each of the five districts and shall offer 0.2 CEU and be two
contact hours in length
Consultant pharmacists duties and responsibilities
1) to abide by American society of consultant pharmacist and be aware of all state, and federal
drug laws rules and regulations.
2) ensure drugs are handled in a manner that protect the safety and welfare of patients
3)set policy and procedures
4)to visit facilities and abide by his duties
, 5)ensure maximum level of safety and efficacy of pharmaceutical services
6)shall not condone in transactions with other healthcare providers regarding kickbacks,
rebates, ect..
Consultant pharmacists of skilled nursing facilities, intermediate care, and long term care
facilities shall ?
1)serve as a member of appropriate committees
2)develop the drug control procedures manual
3) monitor all aspects of the total drug distribution system
4) Maintain active license
5)assume responsibility of the destruction and removal of unwanted drugs and controlled
substances
6)maintain a log of all visits and activities in the facility indicating dates and other pertinent data
7)furnish and replenish e-kits maintain logs of use and replacement drugs
8)make routine inspections of drug storage areas, patient health records, and review drug
regimens of each pt at least once a month and report irregularities to staff
9)provide pharmacy services on a 24hr seven days a week basis including stat orders
10)provide in service training to staff and personal
11)meet all other requirements set forth by the BOO
How often must a consular ant pharmacist to a a SNF or ICF review pts drug regimen ?
Once a month
Customized patient medication packages
In lieu of dispensing one, two or more prescribed drugs in separate containers or standard vial
containers a pharmacist may may with consent of the pt, pts caregiver, the prescriber, or the
institution provide a customized part medication package.
Repackaging of pt medications
