Nevada MPJE questions with correct answers

Nevada MPJE questions with correct
answers

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1. How long is a Schedule II prescription valid in Nevada?

 A. 30 days

 B. 60 days

 C. 90 days

 D. 6 months ✅ (In Nevada, Schedule II prescriptions expire after 6 months from the
date written.)

2. How many refills are allowed on a Schedule III-V prescription in Nevada?

 A. No refills allowed

 B. Up to 5 refills within 6 months ✅ (Schedule III-V prescriptions may have up to 5
refills within 6 months.)

 C. Unlimited refills for 1 year

 D. Up to 10 refills within 1 year

3. How often must Nevada pharmacies conduct a controlled substance inventory?

 A. Annually

 B. Every 2 years ✅ (Pharmacies must conduct a biennial inventory of controlled
substances, as required by federal and state law.)

 C. Every 5 years

 D. Only when requested by the DEA

4. What is the maximum quantity of pseudoephedrine that a patient can purchase per day in
Nevada?

 A. 3.6 grams ✅ (The federal daily limit of pseudoephedrine is 3.6 grams.)

 B. 7.2 grams

 C. 9 grams

,  D. 12 grams

5. What is the maximum amount of a controlled substance that can be dispensed in an
emergency oral prescription for a Schedule II drug in Nevada?

 A. 24-hour supply

 B. 48-hour supply

 C. 72-hour supply ✅ (A pharmacist can dispense a 72-hour emergency supply of a
Schedule II drug with an oral prescription, but the prescriber must send a written
prescription within 7 days.)

 D. No emergency dispensing is allowed

6. How long must Nevada pharmacies retain prescription records?

 A. 2 years

 B. 3 years ✅ (Nevada requires pharmacies to keep prescription records for at least 3
years.)

 C. 5 years

 D. 7 years

7. What must a pharmacist do if they refuse to fill a prescription due to moral or ethical
reasons in Nevada?

 A. Fill the prescription anyway

 B. Notify the Nevada Board of Pharmacy

 C. Refer the patient to another pharmacy ✅ (Pharmacists in Nevada can refuse to fill
prescriptions for ethical reasons but must refer the patient to another pharmacy.)

 D. Call the prescriber and explain the refusal

8. Can a Nevada pharmacist dispense an out-of-state Schedule II prescription?

 A. No, out-of-state Schedule II prescriptions are not allowed

 B. Yes, if the prescriber is licensed and the prescription meets all legal requirements
✅ (Nevada allows dispensing of out-of-state Schedule II prescriptions if they meet all
federal and state requirements.)

 C. Yes, but only if the pharmacist contacts the prescriber first

 D. Only if the prescription is from a neighboring state

,9. How soon must a Nevada pharmacist report a significant loss or theft of controlled
substances to the DEA?

 A. Immediately

 B. Within 24 hours

 C. Within one business day ✅ (Significant theft or loss must be reported to the DEA
within one business day using DEA Form 106.)

 D. Within 30 days

10. Can a Nevada pharmacist substitute a brand-name drug with a generic equivalent?

 A. Yes, unless the prescriber writes “Brand Necessary” or “Do Not Substitute” ✅
(Generic substitution is allowed unless the prescriber specifically prohibits it.)

 B. No, brand-name drugs must always be dispensed

 C. Yes, but only if the patient requests it

 D. No, unless required by insurance

11. How often must Nevada pharmacists renew their license?
 A. Every year
 B. Every 2 years ✅ (Nevada pharmacist licenses must be renewed every 2 years.)

 C. Every 3 years
 D. Every 5 years
12. What is the legal age for purchasing dextromethorphan (DXM) in Nevada?
 A. 12 years old
 B. 16 years old
 C. 18 years old ✅ (In Nevada, customers must be at least 18 years old to purchase
dextromethorphan-containing products.)
 D. No age restriction
13. What is the maximum supply of a non-controlled prescription that can be dispensed at
one time in Nevada?
 A. 30 days
 B. 60 days

,  C. 90 days ✅ (Non-controlled medications can be dispensed in up to a 90-day supply.)

 D. 120 days
14. Which of the following is a requirement for prescribing controlled substances in
Nevada?
 A. The prescriber must have a valid Nevada Board of Pharmacy registration ✅ (A
prescriber must be registered with the Nevada Board of Pharmacy and have a DEA
number.)
 B. The prescription must be handwritten only
 C. The patient must sign a waiver form
 D. Only pharmacists can prescribe controlled substances
15. How must Schedule II prescriptions be stored in a Nevada pharmacy?
 A. In an unlocked cabinet
 B. On open shelves
 C. In a locked, secure storage area or dispersed throughout other inventory ✅
(Schedule II drugs must be stored in a locked cabinet or dispersed to prevent theft.)
 D. No special storage requirements
16. How long must Nevada pharmacies keep controlled substance inventory records?
 A. 2 years ✅ (Controlled substance inventory records must be kept for at least 2 years.)

 B. 3 years
 C. 5 years
 D. 7 years
17. Who can access the Nevada Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP)?
 A. Only pharmacists
 B. Only prescribers
 C. Pharmacists, prescribers, and law enforcement when permitted ✅ (The Nevada
PMP is accessible to pharmacists, prescribers, and authorized law enforcement
personnel.)
 D. Only the DEA
18. How soon must Nevada pharmacies report controlled substance dispensing to the PMP?