Rickert MPJE - Illinois Pharmacy Practice Act
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All dispensing and drug storage areas of the pharmacy must be _______________ -
CORRECT ANSWER: Contiguous
APN prescriptive authority - CORRECT ANSWER: Collaborating physician OR
PODIATRIST may delegate authority to an APN for prescribing, including C2-C5s if
specified (must get mid-level practitioner controlled substance license)
Can ONLY prescribe oral, topical, or transdermal C2s; physician or podiatrist must
specifically designate which drugs can be prescribed by APN
APN must have "written collaborative agreemen" with physician or podiatrist
Are foreign prescriptions allowed in Illinois? - CORRECT ANSWER: No - including
Mexico/Canada. Prescriptions from US territories (Guam, Puerto Rico etc) are okay
CE licensing requirements for pharmacists - CORRECT ANSWER: 30 hours of CE each
renewal period; WAIVED for the first renewal period after initial licensure
Illinois does not require classes in any specific subject matter (e.g. HIV, safety, etc)
Clinical psychologist prescriptive authority - CORRECT ANSWER: Needs collaborative
agreement with physician
Can only prescribe to ages 18-64
,Cannot prescribe to pregnant patients, pt with chronic disease or disabilities, cannot
prescribe BZDs
Cannot prescribe any narcotics or C2s
Definition of drugs - CORRECT ANSWER: Articles recognized in USP/NF as being used
for DIAGNOSIS, CURE, MITIGATION, TREATMENT, or PREVENTION of disease
Non-food articles that have their main use and intention to AFFECT THE STRUCTURE
OR ANY FUNCTION of the body
Does NOT include devices
Definition of pharmacy/drugstore - CORRECT ANSWER: A store, shop, pharmacy
department, or other place where pharmacist care is provided, including:
- sale of drugs, medicines, or poisons
- compounding, filling, and dispensing prescriptions
- signage indicating pharmacist/pharmacy or "Rx"
How are Board of Pharmacy members appointed and how long do they serve? -
CORRECT ANSWER: 5 year terms - appointed by the Governor, with consideration
given to recommendations by members of the profession
How long does a pharmacy tech have to work in a pharmacy while waiting for their
license? - CORRECT ANSWER: 60 days from when department receives application
and fee
,How quickly must MTM service documentation be transmitted to patients' providers? -
CORRECT ANSWER: Within 48 hours
How should an Rx from an APN/PA identify the prescriber? - CORRECT ANSWER:
Requires delegating practitioner's name, but DEA number (if controlled) and signature of
the mid-level practitioner
In addition to reviewing drug usage, counseling etc., what else falls under the umbrella
of MTM services? - CORRECT ANSWER: Any patient care functions authorized by a
physician under specified conditions accompanied by a STANDING ORDER from the
physician
Is counseling mandatory on all prescriptions? - CORRECT ANSWER: counseling is
MANDATORY on all NEW PRESCRIPTIONS. The OFFER to counsel may only be
made on prescription refills.
Optometrist prescriptive authority - CORRECT ANSWER: ANY optometrist is authorized
to purchase diagnostic and therapeutic ocular pharmaceutical agents and can prescribe
them.
Optometrists MAY NOT delegate their prescriptive authority
The ONLY injectable agents optometrists may purchase are for treatment of
anaphylaxis
Only C3-C5 optometrists may prescribe are analgesics for up to 72hrs supply
Only C2 is hydrocodone combo products for up to 72hrs supply
, Physician Assistant prescriptive authority - CORRECT ANSWER: CAN prescribe C2-C5
if given authority by physician (must get mid-level practitioner controlled substance
license)
Can ONLY prescribe oral, topical, or transdermal C2s; physician must specifically
designate which drugs can be prescribed by PA
PA must have a "written supervision agreement" with the delegating physician
Rules and regulation regarding closure of a pharmacy - CORRECT ANSWER: Notify
Division 30 days in advance of closing
Notify customers of closure at least 15 days in advance
Conduct an inventory of controls and keep records for 5yrs
Notify the Division about the controls inventory, where records will be kept, and where
controls will be transferred/how destroyed
Cover all signage indicating drug store or pharmacy as soon as practicable, and put up
a CLOSED sign
Rules regarding pharmacy investigators - CORRECT ANSWER: No minimum number
anymore (used to be 4)
Must be licensed pharmacists UNLESS they were inspectors prior to 8/27/15
Pharmacy investigators have the right to enter and inspect any pharmacy during
business hours
Exam Latest Update 2025-2026 320 Questions
and 100% Verified Correct Answers Guaranteed
A+
All dispensing and drug storage areas of the pharmacy must be _______________ -
CORRECT ANSWER: Contiguous
APN prescriptive authority - CORRECT ANSWER: Collaborating physician OR
PODIATRIST may delegate authority to an APN for prescribing, including C2-C5s if
specified (must get mid-level practitioner controlled substance license)
Can ONLY prescribe oral, topical, or transdermal C2s; physician or podiatrist must
specifically designate which drugs can be prescribed by APN
APN must have "written collaborative agreemen" with physician or podiatrist
Are foreign prescriptions allowed in Illinois? - CORRECT ANSWER: No - including
Mexico/Canada. Prescriptions from US territories (Guam, Puerto Rico etc) are okay
CE licensing requirements for pharmacists - CORRECT ANSWER: 30 hours of CE each
renewal period; WAIVED for the first renewal period after initial licensure
Illinois does not require classes in any specific subject matter (e.g. HIV, safety, etc)
Clinical psychologist prescriptive authority - CORRECT ANSWER: Needs collaborative
agreement with physician
Can only prescribe to ages 18-64
,Cannot prescribe to pregnant patients, pt with chronic disease or disabilities, cannot
prescribe BZDs
Cannot prescribe any narcotics or C2s
Definition of drugs - CORRECT ANSWER: Articles recognized in USP/NF as being used
for DIAGNOSIS, CURE, MITIGATION, TREATMENT, or PREVENTION of disease
Non-food articles that have their main use and intention to AFFECT THE STRUCTURE
OR ANY FUNCTION of the body
Does NOT include devices
Definition of pharmacy/drugstore - CORRECT ANSWER: A store, shop, pharmacy
department, or other place where pharmacist care is provided, including:
- sale of drugs, medicines, or poisons
- compounding, filling, and dispensing prescriptions
- signage indicating pharmacist/pharmacy or "Rx"
How are Board of Pharmacy members appointed and how long do they serve? -
CORRECT ANSWER: 5 year terms - appointed by the Governor, with consideration
given to recommendations by members of the profession
How long does a pharmacy tech have to work in a pharmacy while waiting for their
license? - CORRECT ANSWER: 60 days from when department receives application
and fee
,How quickly must MTM service documentation be transmitted to patients' providers? -
CORRECT ANSWER: Within 48 hours
How should an Rx from an APN/PA identify the prescriber? - CORRECT ANSWER:
Requires delegating practitioner's name, but DEA number (if controlled) and signature of
the mid-level practitioner
In addition to reviewing drug usage, counseling etc., what else falls under the umbrella
of MTM services? - CORRECT ANSWER: Any patient care functions authorized by a
physician under specified conditions accompanied by a STANDING ORDER from the
physician
Is counseling mandatory on all prescriptions? - CORRECT ANSWER: counseling is
MANDATORY on all NEW PRESCRIPTIONS. The OFFER to counsel may only be
made on prescription refills.
Optometrist prescriptive authority - CORRECT ANSWER: ANY optometrist is authorized
to purchase diagnostic and therapeutic ocular pharmaceutical agents and can prescribe
them.
Optometrists MAY NOT delegate their prescriptive authority
The ONLY injectable agents optometrists may purchase are for treatment of
anaphylaxis
Only C3-C5 optometrists may prescribe are analgesics for up to 72hrs supply
Only C2 is hydrocodone combo products for up to 72hrs supply
, Physician Assistant prescriptive authority - CORRECT ANSWER: CAN prescribe C2-C5
if given authority by physician (must get mid-level practitioner controlled substance
license)
Can ONLY prescribe oral, topical, or transdermal C2s; physician must specifically
designate which drugs can be prescribed by PA
PA must have a "written supervision agreement" with the delegating physician
Rules and regulation regarding closure of a pharmacy - CORRECT ANSWER: Notify
Division 30 days in advance of closing
Notify customers of closure at least 15 days in advance
Conduct an inventory of controls and keep records for 5yrs
Notify the Division about the controls inventory, where records will be kept, and where
controls will be transferred/how destroyed
Cover all signage indicating drug store or pharmacy as soon as practicable, and put up
a CLOSED sign
Rules regarding pharmacy investigators - CORRECT ANSWER: No minimum number
anymore (used to be 4)
Must be licensed pharmacists UNLESS they were inspectors prior to 8/27/15
Pharmacy investigators have the right to enter and inspect any pharmacy during
business hours
