Free Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination (MPJE) for New Jersey Practice Questions

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1. 1Under New Jersey's statutory pharmacy scope, when may a pharmacist order laboratory tests rather than other clinical tests?

   1. A. Laboratory tests under collaborative drug therapy management
   2. B. Non-laboratory clinical tests under written physician guidelines
   3. C. Prospective drug utilization reviews before dispensing
   4. D. Patient-profile review during prescription processing

   Answer: A

   Explanation: N.J.S.A. 45:14-41 includes ordering clinical tests but excludes laboratory tests unless those tests are part of collaborative drug therapy management. The controlling text states: “In accordance with written guidelines or protocols established with a licensed physician, the "practice of pharmacy" also includes collaborative drug therapy management including modifying, continuing or discontinuing drug or device therapy; ordering or performing of laboratory tests under collaborative drug therapy management; and ordering clinical tests, excluding laboratory tests, unless those tests are part of collaborative drug therapy management.”

   Reference: P.L. 2023, c.221 (S3604 1R) — N.J.S.A. 45:14-41, definition of Practice of pharmacy

2. 2A pharmacist applies an inhaled drug directly to a patient under an authorized collaborative protocol. Which statutory activity is occurring?

   1. A. Administration
   2. B. Dispensing
   3. C. Delivery
   4. D. Labeling

   Answer: A

   Explanation: N.J.S.A. 45:14-41 defines Administer as the direct application of a drug by injection, inhalation, or ingestion. The direct inhaled application is administration. The controlling text states: “"Administer" means the direct application of a drug to the body of a patient or research subject by subcutaneous, intramuscular or intradermal injection, inhalation or ingestion by a pharmacist engaged in collaborative practice or in accordance with regulations jointly promulgated by the board and the State Board of Medical Examiners.”

   Reference: P.L. 2023, c.221 (S3604 1R) — N.J.S.A. 45:14-41, definition of Administer

3. 3During review of a new prescription, the pharmacist compares it with the patient's allergy history and checks the dose and route. Which statutory activity is being performed?

   1. A. Drug utilization review
   2. B. Credentialing
   3. C. Therapeutic interchange
   4. D. Prescription delivery

   Answer: A

   Explanation: N.J.S.A. 45:14-41 includes evaluation for known allergies and appropriate dose and route within drug utilization review. The controlling text states: “(1) Evaluation of prescription drug orders and patient records for known allergies, rational therapy-contraindications, appropriate dose and route of administration and appropriate directions for use;”

   Reference: P.L. 2023, c.221 (S3604 1R) — N.J.S.A. 45:14-41, definition of Drug utilization review

4. 4A system stores, packages, dispenses, and distributes medications while retaining transaction data, but it does not compound or administer drugs. How does New Jersey law classify it?

   1. A. Automated medication device
   2. B. Automated medication system
   3. C. Pharmacy practice site
   4. D. Healthcare platform

   Answer: B

   Explanation: N.J.S.A. 45:14-41 defines an Automated medication system as a process performing those operations, other than compounding or administration, while maintaining transaction information. The controlling text states: “"Automated medication system" means any process that performs operations or activities, other than compounding or administration, relative to the storage, packaging, dispensing and distribution of medications and which collects, controls and maintains all transaction information.”

   Reference: P.L. 2023, c.221 (S3604 1R) — N.J.S.A. 45:14-41, definition of Automated medication system

5. 5A pharmacist interprets an order, selects and measures the drug, labels it, and packages it for a patient. Which statutory process is this?

   1. A. Delivery
   2. B. Dispensing
   3. C. Administration
   4. D. Credentialing

   Answer: B

   Explanation: N.J.S.A. 45:14-41 defines Dispense as interpreting the order and properly selecting, measuring, compounding, labeling, and packaging the product for later use. The controlling text states: “"Dispense" or "dispensing" means the procedure entailing the interpretation of a practitioner's prescription order for a drug, biological or device, and pursuant to that order the proper selection, measuring, compounding, labeling and packaging in a proper container for subsequent administration to, or use by, a patient.”

   Reference: P.L. 2023, c.221 (S3604 1R) — N.J.S.A. 45:14-41, definition of Dispense or dispensing

6. 6A dietary supplement label contains a lawful structure-function claim. Under the New Jersey Pharmacy Practice Act, what follows from that claim alone?

   1. A. The supplement automatically becomes a legend drug
   2. B. The supplement automatically becomes a prescription device
   3. C. The supplement is not a drug solely because of that claim
   4. D. The supplement becomes a controlled dangerous substance

   Answer: C

   Explanation: N.J.S.A. 45:14-41 provides that a food, dietary ingredient, or dietary supplement is not a drug solely because the label or the labeling contains such a claim. The controlling text states: “articles intended to affect the structure or any function of the body of humans or other animals, except that a food, dietary ingredient or dietary supplement, as those terms are defined in 21 U.S.C.s.321, is not a drug solely because the label or the labeling contains such a claim;”

   Reference: P.L. 2023, c.221 (S3604 1R) — N.J.S.A. 45:14-41, definition of Drug or medication

7. 7A patient asks to move a prescription to another pharmacy. May the technician transfer it?

   1. A. Receive a new verbal prescription
   2. B. Provide patient counseling
   3. C. Transfer the prescription to another pharmacy
   4. D. Conduct prospective drug review

   Answer: C

   Explanation: N.J.S.A. 45:14-80(c)(8) bars technicians from transferring prescriptions from one pharmacy to another. The controlling text states: “(8) Transfer prescriptions from one pharmacy to another pharmacy; or”

   Reference: P.L.2003, c.280 (A570 5R) — N.J.S.A. 45:14-80(c)(8)

8. 8A pharmacy prepares a product before receiving a specific order, relying on routine, regularly observed prescribing patterns. Which activity may this satisfy under the statutory definition?

   1. A. Manufacturing
   2. B. Compounding
   3. C. Therapeutic interchange
   4. D. Wholesale distribution

   Answer: B

   Explanation: N.J.S.A. 45:14-41 states that compounding includes preparation in anticipation of prescription drug orders based on routine, regularly observed prescribing patterns. The controlling text states: “"Compounding" means the preparation, mixing, assembling, packaging or labeling of a drug or device as the result of a practitioner's prescription or initiative based on the relationship of the practitioner or patient with the pharmacist in the course of professional practice or for the purpose of, or incident to, research, teaching or chemical analysis and not for sale or dispensing. Compounding also includes the preparation of drugs or devices in anticipation of prescription drug orders based on routine, regularly observed prescribing patterns. Nothing in this act is meant to limit a prescriber's ability under pre-existing law to order a compounded medication for use in the prescriber's practice, as permitted by State and federal law.;”

   Reference: P.L. 2023, c.221 (S3604 1R) — N.J.S.A. 45:14-41, definition of Compounding

9. 9A fourth-professional-year pharmacy student is assigned by the student's accredited school to a training site for practical experience. Which role applies?

   1. A. Intern
   2. B. Extern
   3. C. Preceptor
   4. D. Pharmacy technician

   Answer: B

   Explanation: N.J.S.A. 45:14-41 defines an extern as a fifth- or sixth-year, or third- or fourth-professional-year, student assigned to a training site by an approved pharmacy school. The controlling text states: “"Extern" means any person who is in the fifth or sixth year of college or the third or fourth professional year, at an accredited school or college of pharmacy approved by the board, who is assigned to a training site for the purpose of acquiring accredited practical experience under the supervision of the school or college at which the person is enrolled.”

   Reference: P.L. 2023, c.221 (S3604 1R) — N.J.S.A. 45:14-41, definition of Extern

10. 10A prescription is written for a named inpatient in an institutional setting. Which statutory term most specifically applies?

    1. A. Medication order
    2. B. Therapeutic interchange
    3. C. Patient profile
    4. D. Practice protocol

    Answer: A

    Explanation: N.J.S.A. 45:14-41 defines a Medication order as a prescription for a specific patient in an institutional setting. The controlling text states: “"Medication order" means a prescription for a specific patient in an institutional setting.”

    Reference: P.L. 2023, c.221 (S3604 1R) — N.J.S.A. 45:14-41, definition of Medication order