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ILLINOIS MPJE UPDATED EXAM WITH MOST TESTED QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS | GRADED A+ | ASSURED SUCCESS WITH DETAILED
RATIONALES
1. The emergency medication kit at a long-term care facility was opened. The consultant
pharmacist was not present at the time. Within how many hours must the consultant
pharmacist be notified?
A. 12 hours
B. 48 hours
C. 24 hours
D. 72 hours
Answer: C. 24 hours
Rationale: The shift count of controlled substances (CS) must be performed and the kit
secured by the consultant pharmacist within 24 hours to ensure accountability.
2. Can prescribers prescribe controlled substances for family members?
A. No, under any circumstance
B. Only for children
C. Yes, for immediate family members IF there is a prescriber-patient relationship and
proper documentation
D. Only for parents
Answer: C
Rationale: Prescribers may prescribe CS to immediate family members if a valid patient
relationship exists and documentation is maintained.
3. Can prescribers self-prescribe controlled substances for personal use?
A. No
B. Yes, with documentation
C. Yes, only Schedule III
D. Yes, only non-controlled medications
Answer: A. No
Rationale: Prescribers cannot self-prescribe CS. They may prescribe non-CS medications
within their scope of practice but cannot prescribe outside their specialty.
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4. Remote telepharmacy consultation sites must include all of the following EXCEPT:
A. Sign identifying the site as a remote telepharmacy
B. Staffing by a qualified pharmacy technician
C. Prescription inventory stored on-site
D. A separate consultation area
Answer: C
Rationale: Remote sites may not maintain prescription inventory; filled prescriptions
must be delivered from the home pharmacy.
5. Which of the following is required on a prescription?
A. Patient name
B. Prescriber name, address & signature
C. Drug name, strength & quantity
D. All of the above
Answer: D. All of the above
Rationale: Accurate prescription details are necessary for safe dispensing; CS
prescriptions also require the prescriber’s DEA number.
6. Exempt narcotics can legally be sold to:
A. Any adult
B. Individuals >21 years with 2 forms of photo ID
C. Only with a prescription
D. Anyone >18 years
Answer: B
Rationale: State law mandates age verification and identification for exempt narcotics.
7. Written prescriptions dropped off at remote telepharmacy sites must reach the home
pharmacy within:
A. 24 hours
B. 72 hours
C. 48 hours
D. 1 week
Answer: B. 72 hours
Rationale: Ensures timely dispensing and regulatory compliance.
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8. Electronic prescription records must be retrievable and submitted to the Illinois
Department within:
A. 24 hours
B. 72 hours
C. 48 hours
D. 7 days
Answer: C. 48 hours
Rationale: State law requires pharmacies to maintain electronic records and provide
timely access to the Department.
9. A pharmacy technician may only obtain which information from a patient?
A. Allergies
B. Medical history
C. Medication history
D. All of the above, and offer pharmacist counseling
Answer: D
Rationale: Technicians assist but cannot provide clinical advice; counseling must be
offered by pharmacist or student pharmacist.
10. Pharmacists have how many days preceding the license expiration date to renew?
A. 30 days
B. 60 days
C. 90 days
D. 120 days
Answer: B. 60 days
Rationale: Renewal must be submitted 60 days before March 31st of even-numbered
years.
11. A new community pharmacy licensed with the Division must have a statement of
adequate services within:
A. 7 days
B. 15 days
C. 30 days
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D. 60 days
Answer: C. 30 days
Rationale: Pharmacy must demonstrate adequate medication stocking and services for
public safety within 30 days of opening.
12. DEA 222 forms for Schedule II CS must be kept for:
A. 1 year
B. 2–5 years (1 year on-site)
C. 10 years
D. 6 months
Answer: B
Rationale: DEA requires minimum 2 years retention; 1 year must be on-site for
inspection.
13. Emergency oral CII prescriptions must have written follow-up within:
A. 24 hours
B. 3 days
C. 7 days
D. 14 days
Answer: C. 7 days
Rationale: Written prescription must arrive within 7 days post oral authorization with
“emergency dispensing” noted.
14. Requirements to purchase Sudafed:
A. 16 years old + 1 ID
B. 18 years old + 1 ID
C. 18 years old + 2 forms of ID
D. 21 years old + 2 forms of ID
Answer: B. 18 years old + 1 ID
Rationale: OTC pseudoephedrine is regulated to prevent illicit methamphetamine
production.
ILLINOIS MPJE UPDATED EXAM WITH MOST TESTED QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS | GRADED A+ | ASSURED SUCCESS WITH DETAILED
RATIONALES
1. The emergency medication kit at a long-term care facility was opened. The consultant
pharmacist was not present at the time. Within how many hours must the consultant
pharmacist be notified?
A. 12 hours
B. 48 hours
C. 24 hours
D. 72 hours
Answer: C. 24 hours
Rationale: The shift count of controlled substances (CS) must be performed and the kit
secured by the consultant pharmacist within 24 hours to ensure accountability.
2. Can prescribers prescribe controlled substances for family members?
A. No, under any circumstance
B. Only for children
C. Yes, for immediate family members IF there is a prescriber-patient relationship and
proper documentation
D. Only for parents
Answer: C
Rationale: Prescribers may prescribe CS to immediate family members if a valid patient
relationship exists and documentation is maintained.
3. Can prescribers self-prescribe controlled substances for personal use?
A. No
B. Yes, with documentation
C. Yes, only Schedule III
D. Yes, only non-controlled medications
Answer: A. No
Rationale: Prescribers cannot self-prescribe CS. They may prescribe non-CS medications
within their scope of practice but cannot prescribe outside their specialty.
,ESTUDYR
4. Remote telepharmacy consultation sites must include all of the following EXCEPT:
A. Sign identifying the site as a remote telepharmacy
B. Staffing by a qualified pharmacy technician
C. Prescription inventory stored on-site
D. A separate consultation area
Answer: C
Rationale: Remote sites may not maintain prescription inventory; filled prescriptions
must be delivered from the home pharmacy.
5. Which of the following is required on a prescription?
A. Patient name
B. Prescriber name, address & signature
C. Drug name, strength & quantity
D. All of the above
Answer: D. All of the above
Rationale: Accurate prescription details are necessary for safe dispensing; CS
prescriptions also require the prescriber’s DEA number.
6. Exempt narcotics can legally be sold to:
A. Any adult
B. Individuals >21 years with 2 forms of photo ID
C. Only with a prescription
D. Anyone >18 years
Answer: B
Rationale: State law mandates age verification and identification for exempt narcotics.
7. Written prescriptions dropped off at remote telepharmacy sites must reach the home
pharmacy within:
A. 24 hours
B. 72 hours
C. 48 hours
D. 1 week
Answer: B. 72 hours
Rationale: Ensures timely dispensing and regulatory compliance.
,ESTUDYR
8. Electronic prescription records must be retrievable and submitted to the Illinois
Department within:
A. 24 hours
B. 72 hours
C. 48 hours
D. 7 days
Answer: C. 48 hours
Rationale: State law requires pharmacies to maintain electronic records and provide
timely access to the Department.
9. A pharmacy technician may only obtain which information from a patient?
A. Allergies
B. Medical history
C. Medication history
D. All of the above, and offer pharmacist counseling
Answer: D
Rationale: Technicians assist but cannot provide clinical advice; counseling must be
offered by pharmacist or student pharmacist.
10. Pharmacists have how many days preceding the license expiration date to renew?
A. 30 days
B. 60 days
C. 90 days
D. 120 days
Answer: B. 60 days
Rationale: Renewal must be submitted 60 days before March 31st of even-numbered
years.
11. A new community pharmacy licensed with the Division must have a statement of
adequate services within:
A. 7 days
B. 15 days
C. 30 days
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D. 60 days
Answer: C. 30 days
Rationale: Pharmacy must demonstrate adequate medication stocking and services for
public safety within 30 days of opening.
12. DEA 222 forms for Schedule II CS must be kept for:
A. 1 year
B. 2–5 years (1 year on-site)
C. 10 years
D. 6 months
Answer: B
Rationale: DEA requires minimum 2 years retention; 1 year must be on-site for
inspection.
13. Emergency oral CII prescriptions must have written follow-up within:
A. 24 hours
B. 3 days
C. 7 days
D. 14 days
Answer: C. 7 days
Rationale: Written prescription must arrive within 7 days post oral authorization with
“emergency dispensing” noted.
14. Requirements to purchase Sudafed:
A. 16 years old + 1 ID
B. 18 years old + 1 ID
C. 18 years old + 2 forms of ID
D. 21 years old + 2 forms of ID
Answer: B. 18 years old + 1 ID
Rationale: OTC pseudoephedrine is regulated to prevent illicit methamphetamine
production.
