MPJE

Question 1

Internship hour requirement

Answer 1

1500

Question 2

Maximum time limit to take NAPLEX/MPJE for initial license

Answer 2

3 years

Question 3

Maximum time limit to take MPJE for license by reciprocity

Answer 3

1 year

Question 4

For license reinstatement: how many internship hours do you need to submit proof of

Answer 4

60 hours per year of inactivity

Question 5

You can get a reciprocal license if you graduate from an approved COP and either have ________ or have worked ______ as an RPh in the state you got your license

Answer 5

completed required intern training, one year

Question 6

Required number of internship hours for reciprocal license

Answer 6

1500

Question 7

What exam(s) do you have to take to get a reciprocal license if you’ve been inactive for 4 years?

Answer 7

MPJE

Question 8

T/F: The board may deem an applicant ineligible for license by reciprocity if you cannot show evidence of these four things:
A. Your out-of-state license is in good standing, and
B. You passed the naplex, and
C. You are not addicted to the use of alcohol, narcotic, or hypnotic drugs, and
D. You have not been charged, convicted, fined, or had your license suspended/revoked for law violations mentioned in NMAC

Answer 8

True

Question 9

The NMBOP can issue permits to which facilities (list #s)?
1) nursing homes
2) industrial & public health clinics
3) correctional facilities
4) home care services

Answer 9

1, 2, 4

Question 10

How many CEU must an RPh get to renew their license

Answer 10

3.0

Question 11

When does your initial RPh license expire?

Answer 11

last date of your birth month, after 24-month period

Question 12

How many hours of CE on patient safety are required to renew an RPh license?

Answer 12

10

Question 13

How many CEU on opioids are required to renew an RPh license?

Answer 13

0.2

Question 14

To reinstate their license, a pharmacist must submit a log of _____ intern hours and _____ continuing education hours per inactive year

Answer 14

60, 15

Question 15

A pharmacist receives some unused medications from a patient in a SNF. The different medications were all sorted into containers for each day of the week, but the patient did not open any of the containers. Can the RPh return the meds to stock?

Answer 15

No

If more than 1 drug in a container, drug(s) can not be returned to stock

Question 16

A consultant pharmacist must go on-site to a category B1 clinic every _____, B2 every ____, and B3 every _____.

Answer 16

every other month, every month, every other week

Question 17

Class D clinics are allowed to stock two medications. What are they?

Answer 17

albuterol & epinephrine

Question 18

What drugs can be stored on-site at custodial care facilities that do not have a 24/7 on-site nurse?

Answer 18

TB testing solution
vaccines
naloxone

Question 19

Can you reuse a drug that’s been dispensed?

Answer 19

Yes - in ONE circumstance

(16.19.4.11.E)

Question 20

What can an RPh intern do that a tech CANNOT do (list all that apply):

A. Transcribe verbal orders
B. Counsel a patient on a refill
C. Consult a patient for an OTC medication
D. Verbally communicate with a patient about a change in drug therapy
E. Consult a prescriber regarding a patient prescription
F. Evaluate clinical data in patient EHR
G. Supervise other technicians
H. Vaccinations
I. Verify a patient’s ID to release a controlled substance

Answer 20

A, C, E, F

D: only RPh, unless gene

B: techs can counsel on refills, but not 1st Rx
I: any pharm employee!

Question 21

T/F: Even when an intern performs the final check on a medication, an RPh still assumes responsibility for any filled Rx.

Answer 21

False

an intern CANNOT perform a final check

Question 22

Which of the following is true:
A. An RPh should use professional judgment to decide whether or not to review a PMP report before dispensing an opioid, but they don’t have to review it.
B. An RPh must review a PMP report covering at least 1 year if a patient appears currently intoxicated; they receive an Rx for an unfamiliar patient; or they receive an initial Rx for a long-acting opioid formulation
C. both
D. neither

Answer 22

C

Question 23

How long should any PMP report cover?

Answer 23

1 year

Question 24

What patients, if any, are exempt from the PMP reviewing requirements?

Answer 24

LTCF patients & terminally ill

Question 25

If more than 50% of a pharmacy's Rx are filled by mail, what is their minimum availability?

Answer 25

60 hrs/week & 6 days/wk

Question 26

What instances should a PhC run a PMP report?

Answer 26

1) before the 1st new Rx of a C II-IV written for >4 days' supply 2) a gap in continuous Rx for a CS of >= 30 days

Question 27

How often should a PhC run a PMP report- does it vary depending on the controlled substance?

Answer 27

Yes, it varies: -continuous use of opioid, benzo, or Soma (carisoprodol): q 3 months -continuous use of CS II-IV that isn't one of those 3: q 6 months

Question 27

How soon after filling a controlled substance Rx does a pharmacist need to report it to PMP

Answer 27

within 1 business day

Question 28

How soon after a day of *no* filled controlled substances do you need to report to PMP

Answer 28

within 1 business day | *must* send 'zero report' for days w/ no CS dispensed

Question 28

When, if ever, would a PhC *not* have to run a PMP for an opioid Rx?

Answer 28

If the patient is in a nursing facility or hospice care

Question 29

How soon after finding an error in PMP reporting do you have to fix it?

Answer 29

5 days

Question 30

Under what circumstances should clinics, urgent cares, and non-pharmacy institutions need to report to PMP? How soon?

Answer 30

If dispensing >12 doses or >72 hr supply- whichever is LESS Report within 1 business day

Question 31

Can you renew an intern license? If so, why would you?

Answer 31

Yes: - got degree but haven't completed 1500 intern hours - still a pharm student (failed a year, etc.) - failed NAPLEX/MPJE & need to renew until next scheduled exam date - if board says so

Question 32

*When* (and how often) can/do you renew an intern license?

Answer 32

annually, on or before the last day of September

Question 33

Can you dispense medications at a remote pharmacist DUR site? If so, what is the daily Rx limit?

Answer 33

No, you can't

Question 34

Time limit for PIC to notify NMBOP of new technician employment/termination

Answer 34

10 days

Question 35

Time limit for PIC to notify NMBOP of being fired

Answer 35

immediately upon notice

Question 36

Minimum sq ft requirements for community pharmacy

Answer 36

240 sq ft | (120 if rural + only pharmacy in geographical area; but typically 240, n

Question 37

A community pharmacy has 3 full-time pharmacists. What is the minimum amount of space (in sq ft) they must have as a dedicated compounding counter?

Answer 37

24 sq ft | 16 sq ft if 1 RPh, 24 if 2+

Question 38

What's the smallest size (sq ft) a community pharmacy can be? Can *any* pharmacy be this minimum size, or are there special hoops to jump through?

Answer 38

120 sq ft, must fill out annual waiver | most = 240. 120 = for rural area pharmacies ## Footnote minimum for most pharmacies = 240 sq ft minimum for rural area, w/ no other pharmacy in the same geographical area = 120 sq ft, and must fill out special waiver subject to annual review

Question 39

How often must a pharmaCY license be renewed

Answer 39

annually

Question 40

Time limit for community pharmacy PIC to notify NMBOP of new RPh employment

Answer 40

10 days

Question 41

The time limit to notify NMBOP of (personal) change of address for a CPhT is ____, a pharmacy intern is _____, and a pharmacist is _____

Answer 41

10 days, 10 days, 10 days

Question 42

True/False: If a pharmacy is closing, their requirements are that they must: 1) notify the public at least 30 days prior to their final day of service via signs in the pharmacy, *and* 2) state where patient records are being stored/transferred.

Answer 42

Fals | 1 & 2 are correct- but MUST also notify public via other method (ex: tv)

Question 43

True/False: Once a pharmacy is licensed/approved by NMBOP, they are allowed to dispense medications and receive patients' Rx/OTC meds for destruction.

Answer 43

False: pharmacy license does not grant permission to receive meds for destruction. You have to present a procedure to NMBOP & have it approved first. ## Footnote Procedure must include: - secure/enclosed collection - description of receiving area within sight of pharmacy staff - safe & secure directions for disposal - name of disposal company licensed for destruction - frequency of collection - record keeping

Question 44

What can a pharmacy *NOT* take back, if anything, through a collection/disposal program?

Answer 44

needles thermometers bloody/infectious waste personal care products if not authorized, cannot take controls hydrogen peroxide empty containers business waste

Question 45

Your pharmacy gets set on fire. How soon do you need to notify NMBOP?

Answer 45

Immediately

Question 46

How soon after a pharmacy stops operating should you return the permit to the board?

Answer 46

Immediately

Question 47

T/F: Pharmacy interns, but not pharmacy technicians, can label medications.

Answer 47

True | restricted to RPh & interns (NMAC 16.19.6.18)

Question 48

When does a pharmaCY license expire, if not renewed?

Answer 48

December 31st

Question 49

How long should you store electronic prescription data?

Answer 49

10 years | (if scanned paper Rx: keep paper for 3 years & the scan for 10 years)

Question 50

How long must a paper Rx for a controlled substance stay on the pharmacy premises?

Answer 50

2 years from date of dispensing

Question 51

How long should a paper Rx for a non-controlled substance stay on the pharmacy premises?

Answer 51

120 days from date of dispensing

Question 52

T/F: A controlled substance prescription CAN be transferred

Answer 52

True, but limitations apply

Question 53

T/F: An out-of-state pharmacy needs both a DEA registration and registration with NMBOP to be able to deliver controlled substances to NM residents

Answer 53

True

Question 54

So after your pharmacy was set on fire and you immediately told NMBOP, how do you deal with the meds that caught fire?

Answer 54

Dispose of them; heat denaturing

Question 55

If you made an 'Rx adaptation' to meet prescriber's intent, how soon do you have to notify them?

Answer 55

24 hours | MUST document 'Rx adaptation'

Question 56

T/F: If an RPh is registered to dispense controls, they are allowed to distribute medications to another practitioner for them to dispense *as long as* the total # of dosage units of controls distributed this way in the past 12 months does *not* exceed 10% of the total number of dosage units of all controls distributed by the pharmacy

Answer 56

False | does not exceed FIVE percent

Question 57

When a business gets a new owner and ownership of controls is transferred, the ________ (new/old) owner is responsible for order accuracy and the ____ (new/old) owner is responsible for order custody.

Answer 57

old, new

Question 58

When a business gets a new owner and ownership of controls is transferred, the ________ (new/old) owner is responsible for order maintenance and the ____ (new/old) owner is responsible for order custody.

Answer 58

new, new

Question 59

What 4 things *cannot* be changed by an RPh on a C-II Rx?

Answer 59

patient name, prescriber, drug, 'do not fill before' date | unless it's a brand/generic substitution- then could change

Question 60

As of 4/1/2021, all controlled substance Rx must be electronically transmitted, EXCEPT (select all that apply): A. Patients in a SNF or hospice B. Rx for an animal by a veterinarian C. Rx dispensed by the IHS D. Rx with super long, complicated directions E. Rx for compounded controlled substance F. Rx in an emergency G. Rx dispensed at a military base

Answer 60

all of the above! | also pub health emerg., during tech failure, the VA

Question 61

What is the maximum days' supply for a new C III-V opiate Rx ordered by telephone?

Answer 61

10 days

Question 62

What is the maximum number of refills for a new C III-V opiate Rx ordered by telephone?

Answer 62

ZERO | for NEW rx. if history, can be refilled.

Question 63

What form do you submit for theft or significant loss of controlled substances?

Answer 63

Form 106

Question 64

What form do you submit for destruction of controlled substances?

Answer 64

Form 41

Question 65

What can naturopathic doctors NOT prescribe (select all that apply) I. opiates & benzos II. any controlled substance III. lacosamide IV. carisoprodol V. alprazolam

Answer 65

I and IV | can only do C III-V, minus opiates/benzos/Soma

Question 66

Select all of the facility requirements for pharmacies: I. At least 240 square feet II. Lit at 80-150 foot candles III. minimum 100 square feet dedicated to CSPs (if compounding CSPs in practice) IV. minimum counter height 36"

Answer 66

I, II, III

Question 67

Can you compound drugs at a remote pharmacy site?

Answer 67

no

Question 68

How often must an RPh do inventory at a remote pharmacy? 1. Annually 2. Once per quarter 3. Monthly 4. Every 90 days

Answer 68

3. Monthly

Question 69

How many telepharmacies can a pharmacist supervise indirectly?

Answer 69

4

Question 70

True or False: A remote pharmacy needs its own separate pharmacy license from the hub pharmacy, but does not need to have the same owner as long as they have a contracted agreement outlining the responsibilities of each pharmacy.

Answer 70

True

Question 71

True or false: If the executive director decides a state of emergency still exists, you can renew an emergency temporary license after the initial period of 3 months.

Answer 71

False | only because they're good for SIX months. you CAN renew!

Question 72

Which of the following must be on the application for an emergency temporary license? select all that apply: I. Applicant name and address II. Applicant phone number III. The name of the PIC of the sponsoring pharmacy and their license number IV. PIC phone number OR phone number of sponsoring pharmacy V. Name and license number of sponsoring pharmacy VI. Letter from pharmacist's original state of licensure stating their license is in good standing

Answer 72

I, II, III, V | pharmacist must have active license but VI isn't part of the process

Question 73

The BUDs for compounded preparations are (assuming no ingredients expire earlier): Oral, non-aqueous: Oral, aqueous (water-based): Topical, aqueous:

Answer 73

6 months, 14 days, 30 days

Question 74

True or False: A pharmacist's PMP delegate can be a pharmacy technicinan.

Answer 74

True | can only be intern or tech

Question 75

True or False: Pharmacists in New Mexico can get prescriptive authority to dispense oral contraceptives, but not emergency contraceptives.

Answer 75

True | 'exclude any device intended to prevent pregnancy AFTER intercourse'