MPJE: Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination Quiz: Storage Security

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Question 1

1. The automated dispensing system is located within a securely locked room or enclosure that restricts access to authorized pharmacy personnel. (correct answer)
2. Schedule II medications are stored separately in a steel safe, and the entire pharmacy is alarmed when closed to the public.
3. A licensed pharmacist provides direct, line-of-sight supervision any time a technician accesses the automated dispensing system.
4. All controlled substances contained within the robot are also dispersed among non-controlled cells to obscure their exact location.

Question 2

1. It can be stored with other non-controlled investigational drugs as long as the research area is kept locked after hours.
2. It must be stored in a securely locked, substantially constructed cabinet, physically separate from all other regularly stocked controlled substances. (correct answer)
3. It may be stored with the pharmacy's main stock of commercial Schedule II medications to consolidate inventory.
4. It must be stored in a dedicated refrigerator to signify its research status, regardless of its actual stability requirements.

Question 3

1. File a DEA Form 106 for the potential loss of controlled substances and wait for DEA guidance before reordering.
2. Notify the local DEA field office of the lost form by phone and submit a written report within 24 hours.
3. Execute a new DEA Form 222 and send it to the wholesaler with an attached statement about the lost original form. (correct answer)
4. Cancel the order and place a new order using the electronic CSOS system, as paper forms are no longer secure.

Question 4

1. File a DEA Form 106 within one business day because a significant security breach occurred.
2. Notify the state board of pharmacy and the local DEA Diversion Field Office about the attempted break-in. (correct answer)
3. Only repair the lock and document the incident internally, since no controlled substances were lost or stolen.
4. Submit a copy of the police report to the DEA as a substitute for filing a DEA Form 106.

Question 5

1. The cart must have separate, double-locked compartments for Schedule II and all other controlled substances.
2. The cart must be securely locked whenever it is not within the immediate control and sight of the authorized nurse. (correct answer)
3. The nurse assigned to the cart must keep the keys on a lanyard around their neck for the entire duration of their shift.
4. All controlled substances stored in the cart must be packaged in individually barcoded, tamper-evident unit-dose containers.

Question 6

1. the cabinet weighs less than 750 pounds. (correct answer)
2. the cabinet is not located inside a locked room.
3. the cabinet key is kept in a concealed location in the pharmacy.
4. the cabinet does not have an integrated alarm system.

Question 7

1. plainly packaged, with no markings on the outside that would indicate the contents are medications. (correct answer)
2. labeled with a standard 'Fragile: Pharmaceutical Material' sticker to ensure careful handling by the carrier.
3. addressed using the patient's initials only and require two forms of identification upon delivery.
4. sealed with a special tamper-evident tape provided by the DEA for tracking controlled substance shipments.

Question 8

1. The POA is now void and a new one must be executed under the renewed DEA registration.
2. The POA must be re-filed with the DEA along with the registration renewal documents to remain active.
3. The POA remains valid indefinitely until it is formally revoked by the registrant or the grantee leaves employment. (correct answer)
4. The POA automatically expires after 24 months and must be renewed by the PIC to maintain ordering authority.

Question 9

1. Store all controlled substances together in a locked, substantially constructed cabinet bolted to the trailer floor.
2. Disperse all Schedule II-V controlled substances throughout the non-controlled stock within the locked trailer.
3. Cease dispensing all controlled substances for the week as the trailer cannot meet DEA security standards.
4. Keep the C-IIs locked in a cabinet inside the trailer and disperse the C-III-Vs among the non-controlled stock inside the trailer. (correct answer)

Question 10

1. The pharmacy's total dispensing volume of the specific drugs that are missing.
2. The combined wholesale acquisition cost of the missing tablets.
3. Whether the loss can be attributed to a single, identifiable event such as a dropped vial.
4. The actual and relative abuse potential and diversion risk of the missing substances. (correct answer)

Question 11

1. Immediately open the tote and verify its contents against the invoice while the delivery driver is still present.
2. Place the sealed tote in a designated, secure check-in area within the pharmacy that is not accessible to patients.
3. Immediately move the sealed tote into the pharmacy's locked safe or cabinet where other Schedule II medications are kept. (correct answer)
4. Alert the pharmacist that the Schedule II order has arrived and wait for them to personally receive and process the tote.

Question 12

1. The individual cannot be hired for any position within the pharmacy due to the prior drug-related conviction.
2. The director must apply for and be granted a waiver for that specific employee from the DEA. (correct answer)
3. The technician may be hired but must be permanently restricted from handling or dispensing any controlled substances.
4. The director may hire the individual at their own discretion after performing a thorough background check.

Question 13

1. Take the stock bottle and the counting tray with you during the evacuation to secure the medication.
2. Cover the medication on the counter with a bin and call security to notify them of the unsecured C-IIs.
3. Leave everything on the counter and evacuate immediately; personnel safety is the only priority.
4. Immediately place the bottle, lid, and loose tablets into the C-II safe if it can be done in seconds, then evacuate. (correct answer)

Question 14

1. The inner liner must be removed from the receptacle and sealed immediately by two qualified employees. (correct answer)
2. The receptacle must be located behind the prescription counter and be directly visible to the pharmacist at all times.
3. The contents of the receptacle must be inventoried and recorded on a DEA Form 41 prior to each liner change.
4. Only the Pharmacist-in-Charge is permitted to possess the key or combination to the receptacle's outer door.

Question 15

1. A separate, dedicated public entrance and exit for the pharmacy that can be locked from the outside.
2. An agreement that a supermarket manager with a key can enter the pharmacy in an emergency when no pharmacist is present.
3. A silent alarm system that is directly linked to the local police department and is activated when the pharmacy is closed.
4. A floor-to-ceiling physical barrier enclosing the pharmacy department, with all entry points securely locked when closed. (correct answer)

Question 16

1. The pharmacy must reconcile its on-hand methadone inventory at the beginning and end of every business day.
2. The facility must have a DEA-approved safe or steel cabinet of a certain class rating for burglary resistance. (correct answer)
3. All take-home doses of methadone must be packaged in opaque, sealed containers to conceal the contents.
4. A minimum of two licensed clinical staff must be present any time the methadone storage area is accessed.

Question 17

1. The pharmacist must lock the prescription department and remain on the physical premises of the store.
2. The prescription department must be secured by a physical barrier, such as a locked door or gate, to prevent unauthorized entry. (correct answer)
3. A sign must be posted at the prescription counter indicating the exact time the pharmacist will return from break.
4. The pharmacy's primary alarm system must be activated for the prescription department for the duration of the break.

Question 18

1. The totes must be stored in a designated area monitored continuously by high-resolution video surveillance.
2. The totes must be stored inside a securely locked, substantially constructed cabinet, safe, or vault. (correct answer)
3. A pharmacist must maintain direct line-of-sight supervision of the totes from the time of filling until courier pickup.
4. Each tote must be sealed with tamper-evident tape that includes the printed name of the responsible pharmacist.

Question 19

1. They must be stored inside the locked safe along with the corresponding Schedule II drug stock.
2. They may be stored at a secure central location, provided the pharmacy has notified the DEA.
3. They must be kept at the DEA-registered location and be separate from all other pharmacy records. (correct answer)
4. They may be stored with general prescription records as long as they are marked and readily retrievable.