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Question 1Mississippi Pharmacy Practice Act, Board of Pharmacy rules, and state board authority

Which body has the statutory authority to adopt rules and regulations to carry out the Mississippi Pharmacy Practice Act?

  1. The Mississippi State Department of Health
  2. The Mississippi Board of Pharmacy Correct answer.
  3. The Mississippi Board of Medical Licensure
  4. The Mississippi Attorney General

Explanation

The Mississippi Pharmacy Practice Act delegates administration of the statute and the power to adopt implementing rules to the Mississippi Board of Pharmacy. The Board's regulations carry out the Act's licensing, practice, and enforcement provisions.

Question 2Mississippi Pharmacy Practice Act, Board of Pharmacy rules, and state board authority

Who appoints the members of the Mississippi Board of Pharmacy?

  1. The Chief Justice of the Mississippi Supreme Court
  2. The Lieutenant Governor
  3. The State Health Officer
  4. The Governor Correct answer.

Explanation

Members of the Mississippi Board of Pharmacy are appointed by the Governor, which keeps the appointing authority in the executive branch that the licensing statute designates. The Board then operates as the administering agency for pharmacy licensure and discipline.

Question 3Mississippi Pharmacy Practice Act, Board of Pharmacy rules, and state board authority

The Mississippi Pharmacy Practice Act is codified in which portion of the Mississippi Code?

  1. Title 41, Chapter 29
  2. Title 43, Chapter 13
  3. Title 45, Chapter 9
  4. Title 73, Chapter 21 Correct answer.

Explanation

The Pharmacy Practice Act appears in Title 73 (Professions and Vocations), Chapter 21 of the Mississippi Code. The Board of Pharmacy's rules are adopted to implement that chapter.

Question 4Mississippi Pharmacy Practice Act, Board of Pharmacy rules, and state board authority

Unless it is renewed, a Mississippi pharmacist license expires on which date each year?

  1. June 30
  2. December 31 Correct answer.
  3. September 1
  4. The last day of the licensee's birth month

Explanation

Mississippi pharmacist licenses are renewed annually and expire on December 31 of the licensing year. Practicing pharmacy after the license lapses is unlawful and exposes the pharmacist to Board action.

Question 5Mississippi Pharmacy Practice Act, Board of Pharmacy rules, and state board authority

Under Mississippi Board of Pharmacy rules, a person who assists a pharmacist in the dispensing process must:

  1. be registered with the Board as a pharmacy technician Correct answer.
  2. be licensed as a pharmacist intern
  3. hold a certificate from the Board of Medical Licensure
  4. hold a permit issued by the Board

Explanation

Pharmacy technicians must be registered with the Mississippi Board of Pharmacy before performing technician duties and must work under pharmacist supervision. The registration allows the Board to track and discipline supportive personnel.

Question 6Mississippi Pharmacy Practice Act, Board of Pharmacy rules, and state board authority

A facility may lawfully dispense prescription drugs in Mississippi only if it:

  1. holds a county business license
  2. holds a current pharmacy permit from the Board Correct answer.
  3. is accredited by a national pharmacy association
  4. holds a DEA registration

Explanation

A pharmacy permit issued by the Mississippi Board of Pharmacy is required before a facility may operate as a pharmacy. Other credentials may also be required, but none of them substitutes for the state permit.

Question 7Mississippi Pharmacy Practice Act, Board of Pharmacy rules, and state board authority

When a new prescription is dispensed, Mississippi rules require the pharmacist to:

  1. offer counseling and provide it when requested Correct answer.
  2. mail written instructions instead of speaking with the patient
  3. counsel only when the prescriber requests it
  4. counsel only if the drug is a controlled substance

Explanation

Board rules require the pharmacist to offer counseling to the patient or caregiver receiving a new prescription and to provide that counseling when it is requested, unless the patient declines. The offer must be documented in the pharmacy's records.

Question 8Mississippi Pharmacy Practice Act, Board of Pharmacy rules, and state board authority

Prescription records in a Mississippi pharmacy must be kept and be readily retrievable for at least:

  1. two years Correct answer.
  2. one year
  3. six months
  4. ten years

Explanation

Board rules require prescription records to be maintained and readily retrievable for at least two years. That period also satisfies the federal two-year recordkeeping requirement for controlled substances.

Question 9Mississippi Pharmacy Practice Act, Board of Pharmacy rules, and state board authority

Which statement correctly describes the executive director of the Mississippi Board of Pharmacy?

  1. Appointed by the Governor as a voting Board member
  2. Appointed by the Board as its chief administrative officer Correct answer.
  3. Elected to the position by the state's licensed pharmacists
  4. The State Health Officer serving ex officio in the role

Explanation

The Board appoints an executive director who administers day-to-day operations such as licensing, inspections, and investigations and who answers to the Board. The executive director is an administrator rather than an elected official or voting Board member.

Question 10Mississippi Pharmacy Practice Act, Board of Pharmacy rules, and state board authority

A permitted Mississippi pharmacy is sold to a new company. Before the new owner begins operating, the owner must:

  1. notify only the wholesale drug supplier
  2. obtain a new pharmacy permit from the Board Correct answer.
  3. wait for the current permit to expire
  4. file an amended federal tax return

Explanation

A pharmacy permit is issued to a specific owner at a specific location, so a change of ownership requires the new owner to apply for and receive its own permit before operating. The seller's permit does not carry over to the buyer.

Question 11Mississippi Pharmacy Practice Act, Board of Pharmacy rules, and state board authority

Which duty belongs to the pharmacist-in-charge of a Mississippi pharmacy?

  1. Approving the Board's inspection findings on behalf of the Board
  2. Ensuring that the pharmacy complies with pharmacy law and Board rules Correct answer.
  3. Establishing the pharmacy's DEA registration number
  4. Personally performing every act of dispensing at the pharmacy

Explanation

The pharmacist-in-charge is accountable for the pharmacy's overall compliance with the Pharmacy Practice Act and Board rules, including supervision, recordkeeping, and drug security. Duties that the rules permit may still be delegated to other pharmacists and registered technicians.

Question 12Mississippi Pharmacy Practice Act, Board of Pharmacy rules, and state board authority

Which of the following is a ground on which the Board may discipline a pharmacist?

  1. Reporting a colleague's impairment to the Board in good faith
  2. Declining to fill a prescription the pharmacist believes is forged
  3. Refusing to dispense a drug that would be contraindicated for the patient
  4. Obtaining a license by fraud or misrepresentation Correct answer.

Explanation

Obtaining a license through fraud or misrepresentation is a listed ground for discipline because it corrupts the integrity of the licensing process. The Board may suspend, revoke, or otherwise sanction a license obtained or used through deception.

Question 13Mississippi Pharmacy Practice Act, Board of Pharmacy rules, and state board authority

A Mississippi pharmacy discovers that a significant quantity of a controlled substance is missing. The pharmacist-in-charge should:

  1. report the loss only to the drug wholesaler
  2. wait until the next license renewal to disclose the loss
  3. report the loss to the Board and DEA and document it Correct answer.
  4. replace the missing stock and take no other action

Explanation

Significant thefts or losses of controlled substances must be reported to DEA and to the Board of Pharmacy, with records documenting the circumstances and the resulting investigation. Prompt reporting protects the public and the pharmacy's registration.

Question 14Mississippi Pharmacy Practice Act, Board of Pharmacy rules, and state board authority

Mississippi law permits a pharmacist to substitute a therapeutically equivalent generic product unless:

  1. the prescriber directs dispensing as written Correct answer.
  2. the drug is on the pharmacy's formulary
  3. the pharmacist has counseled the patient
  4. the patient pays cash for the prescription

Explanation

Substitution of an equivalent product is permitted unless the prescriber directs that the prescription be dispensed as written or the patient objects to the substitution. The pharmacist must also follow the Board's documentation and notification requirements.

Question 15Mississippi Pharmacy Practice Act, Board of Pharmacy rules, and state board authority

The Mississippi Prescription Monitoring Program is administered by:

  1. the Mississippi State Department of Health
  2. the Mississippi Board of Pharmacy Correct answer.
  3. the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics
  4. the federal Drug Enforcement Administration

Explanation

State law places administration of the Mississippi Prescription Monitoring Program with the Board of Pharmacy, which collects dispensing data on controlled substances and makes it available to authorized users. The program supports clinical and regulatory review of controlled substance use.

Question 16Mississippi Pharmacy Practice Act, Board of Pharmacy rules, and state board authority

A label on a compounded prescription preparation dispensed in Mississippi must include:

  1. a beyond-use date for the preparation Correct answer.
  2. the patient's diagnosis code
  3. the wholesale acquisition cost of each ingredient
  4. the DEA registration number of the patient

Explanation

Compounded preparations must bear a beyond-use date that reflects the stability of the preparation and the standards under which it was compounded. The labeling rules also require the usual dispensing information such as patient, directions, and pharmacy identification.

Question 17Mississippi Pharmacy Practice Act, Board of Pharmacy rules, and state board authority

Authorized agents of the Mississippi Board of Pharmacy may inspect a permitted pharmacy:

  1. only after obtaining a search warrant
  2. at reasonable times to check compliance Correct answer.
  3. only when a complaint has been filed
  4. only with the consent of the pharmacist-in-charge

Explanation

The Act authorizes Board agents to enter and inspect pharmacies at reasonable times to determine compliance with the statute and Board rules. Accepting a pharmacy permit carries with it acceptance of that regulatory oversight.

Question 18Mississippi Pharmacy Practice Act, Board of Pharmacy rules, and state board authority

Which statement about continuing education for Mississippi pharmacist renewal is correct?

  1. CE is required only once every five years
  2. Hours may be carried over indefinitely from year to year
  3. CE is required only for pharmacists who compound sterile preparations
  4. CE is completed and attested to at each annual renewal Correct answer.

Explanation

Pharmacists must complete the continuing education required by Board rules for each licensing year and attest to completion when renewing. A false attestation of completion is itself a disciplinary ground.

Question 19Mississippi Pharmacy Practice Act, Board of Pharmacy rules, and state board authority

A Mississippi pharmacy permanently closes. Which action is required?

  1. Transfer the permit to the landlord of the building
  2. Destroy all prescription records at the time of closing
  3. Notify the Board and provide for the records' retention Correct answer.
  4. Continue filling prescriptions by mail under the old permit

Explanation

The Board must be notified when a pharmacy closes, and the owner must ensure prescription records remain available for the required retention period, typically by transfer to another permit holder or by other Board-approved arrangements.

Question 20Mississippi Pharmacy Practice Act, Board of Pharmacy rules, and state board authority

Which task may a registered pharmacy technician perform in a Mississippi pharmacy?

  1. Providing patient counseling on a new prescription
  2. Performing the final check of a filled prescription
  3. Counting and pouring doses for pharmacist verification Correct answer.
  4. Deciding to substitute a different drug product

Explanation

Technicians may perform supportive and mechanical tasks such as counting and pouring dosage units under pharmacist supervision. Functions requiring professional judgment or final verification remain with the pharmacist.

Question 21Mississippi Pharmacy Practice Act, Board of Pharmacy rules, and state board authority

A provision of a Board of Pharmacy rule conflicts with an express requirement of the Mississippi Pharmacy Practice Act. Which governs?

  1. The Board rule, because it is more specific
  2. The rule, because rules are later in time than statutes
  3. The statute, because a rule cannot contradict its enabling Act Correct answer.
  4. Neither, until a court resolves the conflict

Explanation

An agency's rulemaking power is derived from and limited by its enabling statute, so a rule that conflicts with the Act is invalid to the extent of the conflict. The Board may fill gaps and add detail but may not contradict the legislature's express requirements.

Question 22Mississippi Pharmacy Practice Act, Board of Pharmacy rules, and state board authority

The Board determines that a pharmacist's continued practice presents an immediate danger to the public. Which action is available to the Board?

  1. Impose a fine but take no action against the license
  2. Permanently revoke the license without holding any proceeding
  3. Refer the matter only to the federal Drug Enforcement Administration
  4. Summarily suspend the license, with a prompt hearing afterward Correct answer.

Explanation

The Board may summarily suspend a license when the licensee's continued practice poses an immediate threat to the public, provided a hearing follows promptly. The summary order protects the public while preserving the licensee's due process rights.

Question 23Mississippi Pharmacy Practice Act, Board of Pharmacy rules, and state board authority

A pharmacist receives a prescription that appears to have been altered. The most appropriate course of action is to:

  1. confiscate the document and report it to DEA without further inquiry
  2. verify with the prescriber and decline if it cannot be confirmed Correct answer.
  3. fill it and note the concern in the patient profile
  4. fill it because a pharmacist must dispense any prescription presented

Explanation

A pharmacist has a corresponding responsibility to dispense only valid prescription orders, so a suspected alteration should be verified with the prescriber and the order should not be filled if it cannot be confirmed. The pharmacist should document the event and make any reporting required by law.

Question 24Mississippi Pharmacy Practice Act, Board of Pharmacy rules, and state board authority

During an investigation, the Board of Pharmacy needs testimony and records held by a third party. The Board may:

  1. obtain records only if the third party consents
  2. compel testimony only after the licensee has been convicted
  3. issue subpoenas for testimony and records Correct answer.
  4. issue a search warrant for the third party's premises

Explanation

The Act grants the Board subpoena power to compel witnesses and the production of documents in connection with its investigations and disciplinary proceedings. This authority allows the Board to gather evidence without depending on voluntary cooperation.

Question 25Mississippi Pharmacy Practice Act, Board of Pharmacy rules, and state board authority

A pharmacist currently licensed in another state applies for a Mississippi license. Under Mississippi law, the Board:

  1. cannot license applicants who were licensed in another state
  2. must license any applicant who holds an active license elsewhere
  3. may license the applicant only after five years of practice elsewhere
  4. may issue a license by reciprocity to an applicant who meets the Board's requirements Correct answer.

Explanation

Mississippi law authorizes licensure by reciprocity for pharmacists licensed in states with substantially equivalent requirements, subject to the Board's application and fee requirements. Reciprocity is discretionary and conditional rather than automatic.

Question 26Mississippi Pharmacy Practice Act, Board of Pharmacy rules, and state board authority

Which body has statutory authority to license and regulate the practice of pharmacy in Mississippi?

  1. The Mississippi Board of Medical Licensure
  2. The Mississippi Attorney General's Office
  3. The Mississippi Board of Pharmacy Correct answer.
  4. The Mississippi State Department of Health

Explanation

The Mississippi Pharmacy Practice Act, codified in Title 73, Chapter 21 of the Mississippi Code, vests the licensing and regulation of pharmacists and pharmacies in the State Board of Pharmacy. Other agencies have separate public health, medical licensure, or law enforcement functions but do not license pharmacists.

Question 27Mississippi Pharmacy Practice Act, Board of Pharmacy rules, and state board authority

The Mississippi Board of Pharmacy adopts a new rule governing the handling of prescriptions. Under Mississippi law, the rule takes effect only after

  1. the rule is ratified by the Legislature during its next regular session
  2. the Attorney General certifies that the rule is consistent with federal pharmacy law
  3. the Board follows the notice-and-comment requirements of the Mississippi Administrative Procedures Act Correct answer.
  4. the Governor issues a formal proclamation approving the text of the rule

Explanation

Board rules are administrative regulations adopted under the Mississippi Administrative Procedures Act, which requires public notice, filing, and an opportunity for comment before a rule becomes effective. A rule is not adopted by gubernatorial proclamation, legislative ratification, or Attorney General certification.

Question 28Mississippi Pharmacy Practice Act, Board of Pharmacy rules, and state board authority

Under Mississippi law, a pharmacist may administer immunizations to patients only if the pharmacist

  1. has practiced for at least five years in a hospital pharmacy setting
  2. obtains written consent from the patient's primary care prescriber before each dose
  3. has completed Board-approved training and acts under a prescription or protocol Correct answer.
  4. holds a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited college of pharmacy

Explanation

Mississippi permits pharmacists to administer immunizations after completing Board-approved training or certification and acting under a prescription, protocol, or standing order. The degree held or the practice setting alone does not create this authority.

Question 29Mississippi Pharmacy Practice Act, Board of Pharmacy rules, and state board authority

A person who is not registered with the Board as a pharmacy technician may perform which function in a Mississippi pharmacy?

  1. Operating the cash register and stocking shelves Correct answer.
  2. Verifying the accuracy of a filled prescription
  3. Reconstituting an oral antibiotic suspension for dispensing
  4. Taking a prescriber's verbal order and reducing it to writing

Explanation

Clerical and cashier functions are not restricted to registered technicians, so an unregistered clerk may operate the register and stock shelves. Dispensing-related tasks such as taking verbal orders, compounding, and verification must be performed by licensed or registered personnel.

Question 30Mississippi Pharmacy Practice Act, Board of Pharmacy rules, and state board authority

A patient asks a Mississippi pharmacy to transfer her prescription for a noncontrolled drug to a pharmacy in another state. Which statement is correct?

  1. Transfers between pharmacies are permitted only for controlled substances
  2. Only the patient, and not the pharmacy, may request the transfer
  3. The transferring pharmacist records the transfer and voids the original Correct answer.
  4. The receiving pharmacy must obtain a new written prescription before dispensing any refills

Explanation

A prescription may be transferred between pharmacies at the patient's request, and the transferring pharmacist documents the transfer and voids the original so the same prescription cannot be dispensed twice. Transfers are not limited to controlled substances, and the receiving pharmacy may dispense remaining refills on the transferred record.

Question 31Mississippi Pharmacy Practice Act, Board of Pharmacy rules, and state board authority

A prescription for a Schedule II controlled substance dispensed in Mississippi must include which of the following?

  1. The patient's Social Security number
  2. A statement of the patient's diagnosis
  3. The prescriber's DEA registration number Correct answer.
  4. The signature of the pharmacist who will dispense it

Explanation

A controlled substance prescription must include the prescriber's DEA registration number so the pharmacy can confirm the prescriber's authority to issue it. Diagnosis statements, Social Security numbers, and the dispensing pharmacist's signature are not required prescription elements on the face of the order.

Question 32Mississippi Pharmacy Practice Act, Board of Pharmacy rules, and state board authority

Which element is required on every prescription drug order received by a Mississippi pharmacy?

  1. The patient's date of birth
  2. The patient's insurance policy number
  3. The prescriber's National Provider Identifier
  4. The date the prescription was issued Correct answer.

Explanation

Every prescription drug order must identify the patient, the drug, the directions for use, the prescriber, and the date it was issued. Date of birth, NPI, and insurance information may be collected for records or billing but are not required prescription elements.

Question 33Mississippi Pharmacy Practice Act, Board of Pharmacy rules, and state board authority

Which statement about pharmacy technicians in Mississippi is correct?

  1. They are certified by the Mississippi Department of Health
  2. They must be registered with the Board of Pharmacy Correct answer.
  3. They may practice independently after two years of service
  4. They may perform technician duties without any credential if a pharmacist is on duty

Explanation

Pharmacy technicians must be registered with the Board of Pharmacy before performing technician functions, and they practice under pharmacist supervision. Certification by another organization does not substitute for Board registration.

Question 34Mississippi Pharmacy Practice Act, Board of Pharmacy rules, and state board authority

Mississippi requires that a pharmacy's license or permit be

  1. kept in the pharmacist-in-charge's locked office
  2. filed with the county clerk within 30 days of issuance
  3. conspicuously posted in the pharmacy where the public can see it Correct answer.
  4. renewed every six months

Explanation

The pharmacy permit must be posted conspicuously in the pharmacy in a place visible to the public. Keeping it stored away or filing it with a local official does not satisfy the posting requirement.

Question 35Mississippi Pharmacy Practice Act, Board of Pharmacy rules, and state board authority

A permitted Mississippi pharmacy plans to move to a new address in the same city. Under Board requirements, the pharmacy must

  1. wait until the next permit renewal cycle to report the new address
  2. file an amended business filing with the Department of Revenue before the move
  3. hire a new pharmacist-in-charge because the permit becomes void
  4. obtain Board approval of the new location before operating there Correct answer.

Explanation

Because a pharmacy permit is issued for a specific location, relocating requires notifying the Board and obtaining approval of the new site before dispensing begins there. The permit does not automatically become void, and a change of pharmacist-in-charge is not required solely because of a move.

Question 36Mississippi Pharmacy Practice Act, Board of Pharmacy rules, and state board authority

The pharmacist-in-charge of a Mississippi pharmacy resigns. What must the pharmacy do?

  1. Notify the Board and designate a new pharmacist-in-charge Correct answer.
  2. Take no action as long as another pharmacist is on duty
  3. Close the pharmacy until a new pharmacist-in-charge is approved
  4. Surrender its permit and apply for a new one

Explanation

Because the pharmacist-in-charge is responsible for the pharmacy's compliance, the Board must be notified of a change and a qualified replacement designated. The permit remains in effect and the pharmacy may continue operating with pharmacist coverage.

Question 37Mississippi Pharmacy Practice Act, Board of Pharmacy rules, and state board authority

Which conduct is the clearest basis for Board discipline as unprofessional conduct?

  1. Closing the pharmacy early on a federal holiday
  2. Declining to stock a rarely prescribed brand product
  3. Refusing to stock a drug that is subject to a manufacturer recall
  4. Dispensing prescriptions while intoxicated Correct answer.

Explanation

Practicing or dispensing while impaired by alcohol or drugs is a classic form of unprofessional conduct that endangers patients and supports discipline. Ordinary business decisions about inventory or holiday hours, standing alone, are not unprofessional conduct.

Question 38Mississippi Pharmacy Practice Act, Board of Pharmacy rules, and state board authority

Before the Board of Pharmacy may suspend or revoke a pharmacist's license, the pharmacist is entitled to

  1. a mandatory one-year waiting period before any action is taken
  2. written notice of the charges and an opportunity for a hearing Correct answer.
  3. a jury trial in the county where the pharmacy is located
  4. reimbursement of attorney fees if the pharmacist prevails

Explanation

Due process in an administrative licensing proceeding requires written notice of the charges and a meaningful opportunity to be heard before the license is restricted. There is no jury trial right in a Board licensing hearing.

Question 39Mississippi Pharmacy Practice Act, Board of Pharmacy rules, and state board authority

When the Board has reason to believe a person is practicing pharmacy without a license, the Board may

  1. seek a court injunction to stop the unlicensed practice Correct answer.
  2. take no action until an injured patient files a complaint
  3. issue a warning letter and wait 90 days before any further step
  4. refer the matter exclusively to the federal Drug Enforcement Administration

Explanation

The Board may petition a court for an injunction or other appropriate relief to stop unlicensed practice, and it may act on its own initiative rather than waiting for a patient complaint. Criminal or federal referrals may also occur, but they are not the Board's only avenue.

Question 40Mississippi Pharmacy Practice Act, Board of Pharmacy rules, and state board authority

A Mississippi pharmacy receives a request from a third party for a patient's prescription records. The pharmacy may release the records without the patient's authorization when

  1. the patient has been a customer of the pharmacy for more than one year
  2. the requester is a family member of the patient
  3. the requester pays the pharmacy's standard copying fee
  4. a law such as a court order or Board subpoena requires it Correct answer.

Explanation

Patient prescription records are confidential and may be disclosed without authorization only when disclosure is legally required, for example by a valid court order or a Board subpoena. A family relationship, payment of a fee, or length of the patient relationship does not create authority to disclose.

Question 41Mississippi Pharmacy Practice Act, Board of Pharmacy rules, and state board authority

Which statement about a prescription for a Schedule II controlled substance in Mississippi is correct?

  1. It may not be refilled Correct answer.
  2. It may be refilled up to five times within six months
  3. It may be refilled once with prescriber authorization
  4. It expires three months after the date issued

Explanation

Schedule II prescriptions may not be refilled under either federal or Mississippi law; additional medication requires a new prescription. The five-refills-within-six-months rule applies to Schedule III and IV prescriptions.

Question 42Mississippi Pharmacy Practice Act, Board of Pharmacy rules, and state board authority

May a Mississippi pharmacist dispense naloxone without the patient presenting an individual prescription?

  1. Yes, but only to a person who is at least 21 years old
  2. Yes, under a statewide standing order or protocol authorized by law Correct answer.
  3. No, only a physician may dispense naloxone to a patient
  4. No, naloxone always requires a patient-specific prescription

Explanation

Mississippi law authorizes pharmacists to dispense naloxone under a statewide standing order or protocol, removing the need for a patient-specific prescription in order to expand access to overdose reversal. The pharmacist must follow the conditions of the standing order or protocol.

Question 43Mississippi Pharmacy Practice Act, Board of Pharmacy rules, and state board authority

A patient returns a bottle of prescription tablets to a Mississippi pharmacy two days after pickup, saying she no longer needs them. The pharmacy

  1. may not dispense the returned tablets to another patient Correct answer.
  2. must return them to the manufacturer for credit and resale
  3. may reshelve the tablets and dispense them to another patient
  4. may reshelve them if the pharmacist inspects the tablets first

Explanation

Once a prescription drug has left the pharmacy's control, its storage conditions and integrity can no longer be assured, so it may not be redispensed to another patient. Returned drugs must be handled or destroyed in accordance with the law rather than placed back into stock.

Question 44Mississippi Pharmacy Practice Act, Board of Pharmacy rules, and state board authority

A pharmacy intern in Mississippi must

  1. complete 500 practical hours before applying for registration
  2. hold a pharmacist license from another state
  3. be enrolled in a pharmacy technician training program
  4. be registered with the Board and supervised by a pharmacist Correct answer.

Explanation

Interns must be registered with the Board of Pharmacy and may perform pharmacy functions only while supervised by a licensed pharmacist. Internship registration is distinct from technician training and does not require an out-of-state pharmacist license.

Question 45Mississippi Pharmacy Practice Act, Board of Pharmacy rules, and state board authority

A company that distributes prescription drugs at wholesale to Mississippi pharmacies must

  1. register only with the federal Food and Drug Administration
  2. obtain a permit from the Mississippi Department of Agriculture
  3. hold a Mississippi pharmacy permit for each delivery vehicle
  4. hold a license or permit issued by the Mississippi Board of Pharmacy Correct answer.

Explanation

Wholesale distributors of prescription drugs must be licensed or permitted by the Board of Pharmacy to distribute in Mississippi. Federal registration alone does not authorize distribution, and individual delivery vehicles are not separately permitted as pharmacies.

Question 46Mississippi Pharmacy Practice Act, Board of Pharmacy rules, and state board authority

A Mississippi pharmacist is convicted of a felony in another state. The pharmacist must

  1. report the conviction only at the next license renewal
  2. report the conviction only if it involved a controlled substance
  3. report the conviction to the Mississippi Board of Pharmacy Correct answer.
  4. wait for the other state to notify Mississippi officials

Explanation

Licensees have an affirmative duty to report events such as criminal convictions to the Board, and failing to report is itself a ground for discipline. The duty is not postponed until renewal, and it does not depend on the other state notifying Mississippi or on the subject matter of the conviction.

Question 47Mississippi Pharmacy Practice Act, Board of Pharmacy rules, and state board authority

A Mississippi pharmacist changes her home mailing address. Board requirements provide that she must

  1. notify the Board of the address change Correct answer.
  2. reapply for licensure as a new applicant
  3. take no action until the next license renewal
  4. submit a new set of fingerprints with the new address

Explanation

Licensees must keep the Board informed of their current mailing address so official correspondence and notices reach them. A change of address does not require a new application, new fingerprints, or a delay until renewal.

Question 48Mississippi Pharmacy Practice Act, Board of Pharmacy rules, and state board authority

In a disciplinary proceeding, the Mississippi Board of Pharmacy may

  1. suspend, revoke, fine, or place the licensee on probation Correct answer.
  2. order the licensee to pay the patient's medical bills
  3. award punitive damages to the patient who filed the complaint
  4. sentence the licensee to imprisonment for up to one year

Explanation

The Board's sanctions include reprimand, probation, suspension, revocation, and civil monetary penalties. As an administrative agency, the Board cannot impose imprisonment or award damages to a complainant.

Question 49Mississippi Pharmacy Practice Act, Board of Pharmacy rules, and state board authority

Members of the Mississippi Board of Pharmacy are selected by

  1. appointment by the Governor Correct answer.
  2. appointment by the Mississippi State Senate
  3. election by licensed Mississippi pharmacists
  4. appointment by the Mississippi Pharmacists Association

Explanation

Board members are appointed by the Governor, subject to Senate confirmation, and include pharmacist members as well as public representation. They are not elected by licensees or chosen by a professional association.

Question 50Mississippi Pharmacy Practice Act, Board of Pharmacy rules, and state board authority

A pharmacy located in Alabama ships prescription drugs to patients in Mississippi. To do so lawfully, the pharmacy must

  1. hold a nonresident pharmacy permit from the Mississippi Board of Pharmacy Correct answer.
  2. do nothing extra because it holds a valid Alabama license
  3. maintain a physical business address in Mississippi
  4. register only with the Mississippi Secretary of State

Explanation

A pharmacy located outside Mississippi that ships prescription drugs to Mississippi patients must obtain a nonresident pharmacy permit from the Board and comply with Mississippi labeling, records, and dispensing requirements. A home-state license alone does not authorize dispensing into Mississippi.