MPJE Pharmacy Law Exam Prep Exam Questions & Answers 2026 (1–10)

✓ Correct answer: D. Every two years (biennially)

Federal regulations require pharmacies to conduct a complete inventory of Schedule II controlled substances every two years (biennial inventory). This inventory must be conducted on any date that is within two years of the previous inventory date.

✓ Correct answer: C. Continuous temperature monitoring with twice-daily documentation

Proper vaccine storage requires continuous temperature monitoring with twice-daily documentation. Temperature excursions must be documented and reported, and vaccines stored outside of recommended temperature ranges may need to be discarded according to manufacturer guidance.

✓ Correct answer: B. Transaction information, transaction history, and transaction statement

The DSCSA requires pharmacies to maintain transaction information, transaction history, and transaction statements (T3 documents) for all prescription drug products received from wholesalers. These documents must be maintained for at least 6 years.

✓ Correct answer: A. A designated clean room that meets USP <797> standards

USP <797> standards require pharmacies that compound sterile preparations to have a designated clean room with appropriate air quality, proper training of personnel, environmental monitoring, and documented procedures for preparing sterile compounds.

✓ Correct answer: D. Beyond-use date, storage requirements, and statement indicating it is a compounded preparation

Labels for compounded preparations must include the beyond-use date, storage requirements, and a statement indicating it is a compounded preparation, in addition to standard prescription labeling requirements.

✓ Correct answer: C. A properly completed DEA Form 222

DEA Form 222 (paper or electronic version) is required to order Schedule II controlled substances. The pharmacy must maintain a valid DEA registration, and the form must be properly completed and signed by an authorized individual.

✓ Correct answer: B. At least 2 years

Federal regulations require pharmacies to maintain records of Schedule III-V controlled substance prescriptions for at least 2 years. Many states have more stringent requirements, often requiring retention for 5 years or longer.

✓ Correct answer: A. Sharing a common electronic file or having real-time access to patient information

Pharmacies participating in centralized prescription processing must share a common electronic file or have technology that allows real-time, online access to patient information to ensure proper patient care and medication safety.

✓ Correct answer: D. Documentation of the investigation and reporting to DEA on Form 106 for significant losses

When a discrepancy in controlled substance inventory is discovered, pharmacies must document the investigation of the discrepancy, report significant losses to the DEA using Form 106, and maintain records of the incident and resolution.

✓ Correct answer: C. Documentation of disposal including date, drug name, quantity, and witnesses

Proper disposal of expired controlled substances requires documentation of the disposal process, including the date, drug name, quantity, method of disposal, and witnesses present. DEA regulations specify approved methods of disposal, which may include returning to a reverse distributor.