Tennessee MPJE Practice Questions

A Tennessee pharmacy finds that a large quantity of controlled substance has been stolen after a break-in. What is the pharmacy obligated to do regarding the loss? Select ALL that apply.

Which of the following is a Schedule V controlled substance under Tennessee law?

Which of the following statements is/are true concerning the automated dispensing devices used to dispense tablets and capsules?

I. Drug lot numbers must be listed on the device.

II. Drugs with different lot numbers can be mixed as long they are clearly labeled on the device.

III. The device may only be loaded by a registered pharmacist.

A patient has a prescription for Humulin 70/30 vial on file with the pharmacy. The patient does not have a prescription on file for syringes and would like to purchase them from the pharmacy. Which of the following is true when selling syringes to this patient?

The prescriber must be notified when changing the manufacturer of which of the following drugs when the patient’s disease has remained controlled with the same drug from a different manufacturer?

What must a prescriber do prior to prescribing more than a three-day supply of an opioid or an opioid dosage that exceeds a total of a one hundred eighty (180) morphine milligram equivalent dose to a woman of childbearing age? Select ALL that apply.

How much is the pharmacist in charge (PIC) required to work at the pharmacy practice site?

What action(s) must a prescriber take when a female patient of childbearing age receives more than a three (3) day supply of an opioid that exceeds one hundred eighty (180) morphine milligram equivalent?

I. Counsel the patient on appropriate and effective forms of birth control

II. Advise the patient of the risks associated with opioid addiction

III. Advise the patient of the risks associated with opioid use during pregnancy

Which of the following must the Governor of Tennessee strive to ensure when making Board of Pharmacy appointments?

I. At least one serving member is a member of a racial minority

II. At least one serving member is over the age of sixty (60)

III. At least one serving member is a woman

A patient has a new prescription order sent electronically to a pharmacy. The order is for lisinopril 10mg, once daily, #30, with 2 additional refills. The patient would like to fill the prescription for a ninety (90) day supply. What should the pharmacist do?

A patient presents to a retail pharmacy with a handwritten prescription. The pharmacist is unable to read the prescriber’s handwriting on the prescription. Which of the following is true concerning legibility of prescriptions? Select ALL that apply.

What is the maximum number of technicians one (1) pharmacist may supervise?

Which of the following is a Schedule V controlled substance in Tennessee? Select ALL that apply.

What registration(s) is/are required for a pharmacy to dispense controlled substances in the state of Tennessee?

I. DEA registration

II. Board of Pharmacy registration

III. Controlled Substance Monitoring Database (CSMD) registration

In which of the following cases is a prescription order for a buprenorphine monotherapy permitted? Select ALL that apply.