Free Illinois MultiState Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination Practice Questions

Sample Practice Questions

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1. 1An Illinois pharmacist-in-charge plans to be away from the pharmacy for 100 days. What must the pharmacy do?

   1. A. Designate a new pharmacist-in-charge
   2. B. Appoint a temporary technician manager
   3. C. Notify the Division only after 180 days
   4. D. Close the pharmacy until the pharmacist returns

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Illinois requires a replacement because “If a pharmacist-in-charge is on a leave of more than 90 days, a new pharmacist-in-charge must be designated.”

   Reference: ADMINISTRATIVE CODE — 68 Ill. Adm. Code 1330.660(c)

2. 2A trained pharmacy technician will administer a vaccine under direct supervision. Who has sole responsibility for judging whether that vaccination is appropriate?

   1. A. The supervising pharmacist
   2. B. The technician
   3. C. The standing-order prescriber only
   4. D. The pharmacy owner

   Answer: A

   Explanation: The supervising pharmacist has “the sole responsibility of evaluating the appropriateness of each vaccination prior to its administration.”

   Reference: ADMINISTRATIVE CODE — 68 Ill. Adm. Code 1330.50(a)(2)

3. 3An Illinois pharmacist learns that the patient named on an otherwise valid prescription has died. What conduct does the rule identify as unprofessional?

   1. A. Placing the prescription on hold
   2. B. Contacting the prescriber
   3. C. Documenting the death
   4. D. Knowingly dispensing the prescription drug

   Answer: D

   Explanation: Unprofessional conduct includes “Knowingly dispensing a prescription drug after the death of the person for whom the prescription was written.”

   Reference: ADMINISTRATIVE CODE — 68 Ill. Adm. Code 1330.30(d)

4. 4After an Illinois community pharmacy changes its pharmacist-in-charge, when must the Division receive written notice?

   1. A. Within 10 days
   2. B. Within 30 days
   3. C. Within 60 days
   4. D. At the next biennial renewal

   Answer: B

   Explanation: The rule states: “Within 30 days after a change of a pharmacist-in-charge, the Division shall be notified in writing.”

   Reference: ADMINISTRATIVE CODE — 68 Ill. Adm. Code 1330.660(f)

5. 5Who must supervise pharmacy employees' activities that relate to pharmacy practice in an Illinois pharmacy?

   1. A. The wholesaler's representative
   2. B. The pharmacist-in-charge
   3. C. The senior pharmacy technician
   4. D. The pharmacy's accountant

   Answer: B

   Explanation: A pharmacist-in-charge's duties include “Supervision of all activities of all employees as they relate to the practice of pharmacy.”

   Reference: ADMINISTRATIVE CODE — 68 Ill. Adm. Code 1330.660(d)(1)

6. 6What level of pharmacist supervision is required when an Illinois pharmacy technician administers a vaccination?

   1. A. General supervision
   2. B. Retrospective review
   3. C. Direct supervision
   4. D. No supervision after training

   Answer: C

   Explanation: The rule permits a pharmacy technician to administer vaccinations only “under the direct supervision of a pharmacist.”

   Reference: ADMINISTRATIVE CODE — 68 Ill. Adm. Code 1330.50(a)(1)

7. 7A pharmacist knows no valid physician-patient relationship exists for a submitted prescription. What should the pharmacist do under Illinois professional-conduct rules?

   1. A. Fill once and flag future refills
   2. B. Decline to fill on that basis
   3. C. Transfer it to another pharmacy
   4. D. Convert it to an over-the-counter sale

   Answer: B

   Explanation: Illinois identifies as unprofessional “Filling a prescription when a pharmacist knows, or reasonably should know, that no valid physician-patient relationship exists.”

   Reference: ADMINISTRATIVE CODE — 68 Ill. Adm. Code 1330.30(g)

8. 8When must an incoming Illinois pharmacist-in-charge complete the controlled-substance inventory associated with the change?

   1. A. Seven days before the change
   2. B. Within 10 business days
   3. C. On the effective date of the change
   4. D. At the end of the calendar month

   Answer: C

   Explanation: The incoming pharmacist-in-charge must inventory the listed controlled substances “on the effective date of the change.”

   Reference: ADMINISTRATIVE CODE — 68 Ill. Adm. Code 1330.660(g)

9. 9Who is responsible for establishing and supervising how pharmaceuticals are stored and safeguarded in an Illinois pharmacy?

   1. A. The pharmacy's designated pharmacist-in-charge
   2. B. The drug manufacturer
   3. C. The building inspector
   4. D. The claims processor

   Answer: A

   Explanation: The rule assigns the pharmacist-in-charge “Establishment and supervision of the method and manner for storage and safekeeping of pharmaceuticals.”

   Reference: ADMINISTRATIVE CODE — 68 Ill. Adm. Code 1330.660(d)(2)

10. 10Under the general Illinois vaccination rule, what is the youngest patient age for administration by a trained pharmacy technician under direct pharmacist supervision?

    1. A. 5 years
    2. B. 7 years
    3. C. 12 years
    4. D. 14 years

    Answer: B

    Explanation: Illinois permits administration “to persons who are 7 years of age or older” under the stated prescription or standing-order conditions.

    Reference: ADMINISTRATIVE CODE — 68 Ill. Adm. Code 1330.50(a)(1)