Mississippi Pharmacy Law Practice Questions

How many appointed members serve on the Mississippi Board of Pharmacy?

Who appoints members of the Mississippi Board of Pharmacy?

What is the limit on the number of terms an individual can serve on the Mississippi Board of Pharmacy?

What would be a reason the Governor could NOT remove a member from the Board of Pharmacy? Select all that apply.

How many days after an appointment do board members have to take their oath into office and file certificate with the Secretary of State?

What is the primary responsibility of the Mississippi Board of Pharmacy?

How many days does the Board have to notify the accused of charges and information about the scheduled hearing?

How many days does the Board have to decide after the hearing?

How many days does the accused have to appeal against a decision made by the Board after receiving written notice of the Board’s decision?

Jane Smith is a pharmacist at a community pharmacy. While at work, she has been looking up her friends on the Prescription Drug Monitoring (PMP). She has found out that many of her friends take alprazolam for anxiety and took several pictures of the PMP to send in group text messages. One of the pharmacy technicians working at the pharmacy contacted the Board of Pharmacy with concerns about her behavior. What possible penalties can Jane expect at a minimum from the Board of Pharmacy for violating the rules and regulations surrounding her use of the PMP?

I. A monetary fine

II. Federal prison time

III. License suspension

IV. Expulsion from the state

V. Loss of her job

What is the maximum fine associated with a pharmacist practicing without a license?

How much is the initial licensure fee for a pharmacist in Mississippi?

What is required for pharmacy licensure in Mississippi? Select all that apply.

In addition to meeting the basic requirements for pharmacy licensure in Mississippi, what else must foreign pharmacy graduates do to become a licensed pharmacist within Mississippi?

Outside of the usual requirements for pharmacy licensure in Mississippi, what else must be met for reciprocity or license transfer to occur within Mississippi?

John is a licensed pharmacist in Mississippi. He works for a community pharmacy in his hometown. Today is October 9^th. What steps should he take to renew his license?

I. Pay the $100 pharmacist license renewal fee

II. Pay the $500 pharmacist license renewal fee

III. Make sure he renews his license by December 31^st

IV. Make sure he renews his license by January 1^st

If a pharmacist has not renewed their license in over two years, what steps is the Board allowed to take to reinstate the pharmacist’s license? Select all that apply.

You are a pharmacist working at a community pharmacy and receive the following prescription. Which medication should you dispense to the patient based on the prescription provided below?

A patient comes into your community pharmacy on a Saturday where you are staffing as the pharmacist. The patient needs to refill their blood pressure medication of amlodipine 5 mg; however, you notice they are out of refills. Because it is Saturday, you are unable to contact the prescribing doctor since their office is closed. The patient is concerned about missing additional doses of their medication. As the pharmacist, what are you able to do to address the issue?

How does the Mississippi Pharmacy Practice Act define a drug?

I. Anything that the United States Pharmacopeia considers is a drug.

II. Anything that is intended to treat a disease in man.

III. Anything that is intended to change the function of the body in man.

IV. Anything that is considered medical food.

V. Anything that is intended to treat a disease in animals.

A generic equivalent must have which of the following? Select all that apply.

Which of the following is not considered to be the usual roles and responsibilities of a pharmacist within the practice of pharmacy?

If you are tasked with the disposal of the unneeded and out-of-date medications pulled from pharmacy shelves earlier in the week, the services of which of the following should you utilize to do so?

Based on the Mississippi Pharmacy Practice Act definitions, which of the following classification best describes a recent pharmacy school graduate who plans to become licensed within the next couple of months?

A pharmacist makes testosterone troches upon the receival of a prescription from a patient. Which of the following definitions below describes this action?

Which of the following terms describes the ability for pharmacists to dispense opioid antagonists to patients regardless if they are the intended recipient of the medication?

Who must sign a written protocol between a pharmacist and a provider in order for it to be properly filed as required by the Board? Select all that apply.

Which of the following statements accurately defines the term deliver per the Mississippi Pharmacy Practice Act?

A continuing education unit is equivalent to how many hours of pharmacy education that has been approved by the American Council on Pharmaceutical Education?

Which of the following is the Board responsible for regulating in Mississippi? Select all that apply.

Which of the following scenarios are grounds for a pharmacist to lose their license? Select all that apply.

How often do non-resident pharmacies need to renew their license in Mississippi?

Which of the following license renewal deadlines are correctly matched? Select all that apply.

If a prescription only has one signature line, how does a pharmacist know if a generic equivalent is allowed to be substituted?

A prescription written for Adderall ® 25 mg ER capsules is dropped at your pharmacy. The patient has never filled Adderall ® before and is confirmed after checking the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program. Adderall® is not in stock but dextroamphetamine-amphetamine 25 mg ER capsules is. The prescription does not have a Dispense As Written indication, and the patient does not specifically request for brand to be filled since their insurance does not cover Adderall ®. What would be the most appropriate course of action that you as the pharmacist should take in order to dispense this medication?

A patient wants to purchase a 24-count box of 12 hour Claritin-D ® from your pharmacy in Jackson, Mississippi. The patient does not have a prescription for this medication. What information from the list below should the pharmacist collect and record from the patient in order to legally sell this product to the patient?

I. The patient’s age to verify they are at least 16 years old

II. A valid form of identification

III. A complete medication history

IV. The patient’s current address

V. The amount in grams of pseudoephedrine purchased

What is the maximum amount of pseudoephedrine or ephedrine that can be purchased in a single day without a prescription?

What is maximum amount of pseudoephedrine or ephedrine that can be purchased in a single day with a prescription?

Which of the following products must be kept behind-the-counter and is subject to additional regulations when sold to a patient without a prescription? Select all that apply.

Who is required to register with the PMP in Mississippi? Select all that apply.

Which of the following medications’ dispensing information is tracked by the PMP?

How often should the PMP provide a report to the legislature on the number of opioid prescriptions dispensed in Mississippi?

Which of the following medications is not eligible to be returned to the manufacturer from a pharmacy for a full refund or credit based on return of outdated drug provisions?

Who does the Pharmacy Benefit Prompt Pay Act not apply to? Select all that apply.

How often are PBMs required to update their prescription drug reference prices?

Within how many days does a PBM have to pay an electronically submitted “clean claim”?

What term describes the amount the wholesaler charges a pharmacy for a drug?

Which of the following is a PBM not allowed to do? Select all that apply.

How far in advance must an auditing group inform a pharmacy of an onsite audit?

Today is March 10^th, 2024. Which of the following claims is not eligible to be audited?

Using the prescription below, what is the appropriate day supply to accompany the submitted claim to determine the patient’s copay based on the audit parameters outlined by the Pharmacy Audit Integrity Act?

You are the pharmacist at your town’s local pharmacy. You receive an audit report from an auditing group indicating the need for additional documentation on a prescription claim submitted within the last two years. The claim submitted was for a 30 g tube of Premarin ® 10 mg cream for a 90-day supply. The auditing group wants additional documentation to support the 90-day supply submission rather than what they believe should have been a 180-day supply. How long do you have to submit supporting documentation to the auditing group?

How many prescriptions is a single audit from an audit group limited to?

How many days does the Board have to respond to a declaratory opinion request?

For an Agreed Order from a settlement meeting to be official, what must occur following a settlement meeting?

Which of the following must a Mississippi licensed pharmacist keep updated with the Board? Select all that apply.

What score is needed on the MPJE to successfully pass?

Which of the following statements is correct?

What is the maximum number of times someone can take licensing exams before petitioning the Board?

Regarding licensing exam requirements, which of the following statements is true?

After graduating pharmacy school, when do practical experience hours expire?

Jane is in her fourth year of pharmacy school and is currently enrolled in a pharmacy school located in Louisiana. She is seeking licensure in Mississippi. She will graduate with 1400 hours of practical experience from her professional program’s curriculum. What steps should Jane take to be eligible for licensure in Mississippi?

What is the maximum number of extra practical experience hours that an extern can earn a week?

Which of the following are grounds for disciplinary action that the Board can take against an extern/intern’s license?

Emma is no longer enrolled in pharmacy school but wishes to become a pharmacy technician. Her extern/intern license became invalid on November 3^rd, 2024. When is the soonest Emma can apply for a pharmacy technician license?

When applying for an extern/intern license, which of the following are mitigating factors that the Board examines when determining if an applicant’s criminal history possibly disqualifies them from licensure? Select all that apply.

Which of the following statement(s) is true regarding continuing education (CE) requirements?

I. Twelve hours of CE are required annually.

II. Proof of CE must be submitted to the Board within five days of request.

III. Two hours of CE must be on opioid abuse.

IV. Three hours of CE must be earned in live seminar.

For a nonresident pharmacy to operate in Mississippi, which/who of the following are required to be licensed in Mississippi? Select all that apply.

Under the Military Family Freedom Act, which of the following statements is true?

You are a pharmacist staffing at a local independent pharmacy. You suspect that a technician has been stealing oxycodone because the count is slightly off. You consider this to be a minimal loss. What should you do? Select all that apply.

Which of the following statement(s) is true regarding continuing education (CE) requirements?

I. Twelve hours of CE are required annually.

II. Proof of CE must be submitted to the Board within five days of request.

III. Two hours of CE must be on opioid abuse.

IV. Three hours of CE must be earned in live seminar.

Which of the following statements most accurately describes a Limited Closed Door Pharmacy?

How often are pharmacy permits renewed?

Which of the following statements are true regarding pharmacy permits? Select all that apply.

Which of the following is considered an Institutional I Pharmacy? Select all that apply.

When is the last day that a prescription for methylphenidate 5 mg can be filled if it was written on October 1^st, 2024?

A prescriber wants to call in a prescription for clonazepam 0.5 mg to a community pharmacy for their patient and wants to put six refills on the prescription. Which of the following statements are true regarding this prescription?

Which of the following is required to be included on a prescription label for a drug dispensed in the outpatient setting? Select all that apply.

A pharmacy has two pharmacists working. What is the maximum number of technicians that can also be working?

When transferring a prescription, what information is the receiving pharmacist required to obtain from the transferring pharmacy? Select all that apply.

What are the patient counseling requirements in Mississippi?

Dr. Smith is the pharmacist in charge at a local community pharmacy. He is retiring at the end of month. What steps does the pharmacy need to take to remain compliant with the Board as it relates to the transition of pharmacy leadership?

Which of the following statement(s) when dispensing controlled substances is true? Select all that apply.

How often does a pharmacy need to conduct a controlled substance inventory?

Which of the following record types are required to be maintained for at least two years? Select all that apply.

A doctor from Alabama wants to call in a verbal prescription medication for a mutual patient of yours. Which of the following statements are true for accepting this prescription?

Which of the following generic substitutions is correctly performed by a pharmacist? Select all that apply.

A community pharmacy has two pharmacists working. What is the maximum number of technicians that can also be present in the pharmacy?

When transferring a prescription, what information is the receiving pharmacist required to obtain from the transferring pharmacy? Select all that apply.

What patient counseling requirement is true in Mississippi?

How many locations can a pharmacist be the pharmacist in charge under usual settings?

If there is a change in pharmacist in charge, how many days does the pharmacy have to apply for a new permit?

How many hours a week is the pharmacist in charge required to be onsite at the pharmacy?

A patient was dispensed a medication they are no longer taking. They want to return this medication back to the pharmacy. Which of the following statements are true regarding this medication return?

Which of the following is the correct way to file controlled prescriptions?

Which of the following medications are eligible for donation to a charity pharmacy?

Donated medications must have an expiration date that is at least how many days after the donated date?

To practice as a long-term care facility consultant pharmacist, how many hours of consultant pharmacist seminar in the last two years does a pharmacist need to attend?

Jones is a long-term care facility patient. Her doctor discontinued her atorvastatin this morning. How many days does the long-term care facility have to destroy the remaining atorvastatin from her old prescription?

Which of the following statement(s) are correct? Select all that apply.

What is the maximum number of controlled medications that an automated IEMK can hold?

Izzy is a nurse whose long-term care facility patient is no longer taking oxycodone. She needs to destroy the remaining quantity and asks the consultant pharmacist to witness her medication destruction. How many additional witnesses does she need to appropriately destroy the medication?

Per the Mississippi Pharmacy Practice Act, which of the following professions can conduct medication reconciliations in an institutional setting?

Emerson is a pharmacist working under a written protocol with Dr. Daniels. How often should the written protocol be renewed with the Board?

A hospitalized patient wants to continue to take their Gattex ® from home for their Short Bowel Syndrome. What must occur for this to be authorized? Select all that apply.

To become an authorized nuclear pharmacist, how many hours of clinical nuclear pharmacy training is required?

Which of the following statements is true concerning compounding?

Which of the following statements would a compounding pharmacy be able to use in their advertisement?

What kind of permit would a telepharmacy dispensing site need if they dispensed 200 prescriptions a month on average for the last six months?