KY MPJE Review 2023 with 100%
correct answers
Number of Members on KY Board of Pharmacy - correct answer -6
(No 2 can come from same county)
Board of Pharmacy Members:
Number of Pharmacists?
Citizens? - correct answer -5 Pharmacists
1 citizen at large
*All must be in good standing with board of pharmacy and KY residents. No 2 from the same county.
Term for Board of Pharmacy Member - correct answer -4 years
(Can be reappointed one time)
Who elects the President of the Board of Pharmacy? - correct answer --Board Members elect the
President
-Elected on annual basis
-An officer may serve in a capacity for 2 yrs.
How many times is the board of pharmacy required to meet a year? - correct answer -4 times a year
with at least 4 members at each meeting.
Duties of the KY Board of Pharmacy are... - correct answer --Setting the time & place for exam (at least
2/yr.)
-Approve approved colleges of pharmacy
-promote administrative regulations pertaining to pharmacists, interns, technicians, pharmacies,
wholesale distributors, and manufacturers
-schedule and conduct hearings
,-issue and renew license
-investigate complaints
-employ an executive director (director must be a pharmacist)
Purpose of the Board of Pharmacy - correct answer -To protect the public by regulating the profession.
Complaints to the Board of Pharmacy must be ... - correct answer --oral
-electronic
-written from any source (layman, customer, another pharmacist, law enforcement).
Complaints & action can be taken against the ... - correct answer --pharmacy
-pharmacist
-Pharmacist in Charge (PIC)
-technician
-Intern
What are the steps the board must take after receiving a complaint in order to conduct an investigation?
- correct answer -*Recommendations following an investigation shall be reprimand or the issuance of a
formal complaint, order, and notice of hearing.
1. Agreed Order - written statement between the pharmacist & board. They sign it and the matter is
done and over with. Violation & punishment are identified in the document. Notice has to be provided
and the pharmacist must be allowed counsel.
==>If pharmacist did not agree with the order -
2. Administrative Counsel - pharmacist, attorney (if desired), Executive director, inspector of the
investigation
3. Settlement conference between the pharmacist's attorney and the Board's attorney may be
requested and held in an attempt to solve the complaint.
,4. Hearings - officer presides and has authority to rule on all motions, control the procedure of the
hearing, and include/exclude evidence. IF the board takes part they will deliberate on all cases in closed
session.
Disciplinary actions of a pharmacist include... - correct answer --suspension of license
-revocation of license
-fines
-Additional Continuing Education
-Jail
How much jail time can pharmacist get for minor violations? - correct answer -up to 1 year
Minor violations of a pharmacist can request to have their records _____________ after ________
years. - correct answer -Expunge,
3 years
What are 2 minor violations a pharmacist can get their records expunged? - correct answer --Failure to
obtain Continuing Education
-Failure to get license removed on time.
Who can be a pharmacy inspector? - correct answer -Must be a registered pharmacist
PRN (Pharmacists Recovery Network) - correct answer -assists pharmacist, technicians, and interns who
are impaired by drugs, alcohol, mental illness, or physical incapacity.
*Reporting impairment cannot be the basis for disciplinary action if no other pending complaints.
Examples: 1.) pharmacist surrenders license to board due to drug problem or alcohol problem, etc. and
does what the board says. 2.) Does not surrender their license but forced to have their license removed
and board acts against them.
, Professionals Recovery Network - correct answer -individuals with professional degrees like doctors,
dentists, pharmacists.
Pharmacy License Renewal - correct answer --Must be done annually
-Expiring on the date set by the board Feb. 28th each year.
Pharmacy License - correct answer --Issued by the KY Board of Pharmacy
-Must have to call oneself a pharmacist
-Must be displayed in the primary site
-Pocket license must always be carried when practicing in a pharmacy
-If preceptor, it must be marked "Preceptor"
-Must be 18 years old and up
-good mental health, moral character
-completed an internship
-Obtained 75% on the NABP examinations
-pass background check
-Register with KASPER (if KY)
-Register with CPE monitor
-Renew annually by Feb. 28th
Continuing Education Requirements for PharmD - correct answer -15 hours (1.5 CEU) per year
Keep records for 3 years
Time period is Jan 1 - Dec 31
Pharmacy Internship - correct answer --Approved by the college of pharmacy
-Registered with KY Board of Pharmacy
-Minimum of 1500 hours
-Can obtain all during the last year of pharmacy school
correct answers
Number of Members on KY Board of Pharmacy - correct answer -6
(No 2 can come from same county)
Board of Pharmacy Members:
Number of Pharmacists?
Citizens? - correct answer -5 Pharmacists
1 citizen at large
*All must be in good standing with board of pharmacy and KY residents. No 2 from the same county.
Term for Board of Pharmacy Member - correct answer -4 years
(Can be reappointed one time)
Who elects the President of the Board of Pharmacy? - correct answer --Board Members elect the
President
-Elected on annual basis
-An officer may serve in a capacity for 2 yrs.
How many times is the board of pharmacy required to meet a year? - correct answer -4 times a year
with at least 4 members at each meeting.
Duties of the KY Board of Pharmacy are... - correct answer --Setting the time & place for exam (at least
2/yr.)
-Approve approved colleges of pharmacy
-promote administrative regulations pertaining to pharmacists, interns, technicians, pharmacies,
wholesale distributors, and manufacturers
-schedule and conduct hearings
,-issue and renew license
-investigate complaints
-employ an executive director (director must be a pharmacist)
Purpose of the Board of Pharmacy - correct answer -To protect the public by regulating the profession.
Complaints to the Board of Pharmacy must be ... - correct answer --oral
-electronic
-written from any source (layman, customer, another pharmacist, law enforcement).
Complaints & action can be taken against the ... - correct answer --pharmacy
-pharmacist
-Pharmacist in Charge (PIC)
-technician
-Intern
What are the steps the board must take after receiving a complaint in order to conduct an investigation?
- correct answer -*Recommendations following an investigation shall be reprimand or the issuance of a
formal complaint, order, and notice of hearing.
1. Agreed Order - written statement between the pharmacist & board. They sign it and the matter is
done and over with. Violation & punishment are identified in the document. Notice has to be provided
and the pharmacist must be allowed counsel.
==>If pharmacist did not agree with the order -
2. Administrative Counsel - pharmacist, attorney (if desired), Executive director, inspector of the
investigation
3. Settlement conference between the pharmacist's attorney and the Board's attorney may be
requested and held in an attempt to solve the complaint.
,4. Hearings - officer presides and has authority to rule on all motions, control the procedure of the
hearing, and include/exclude evidence. IF the board takes part they will deliberate on all cases in closed
session.
Disciplinary actions of a pharmacist include... - correct answer --suspension of license
-revocation of license
-fines
-Additional Continuing Education
-Jail
How much jail time can pharmacist get for minor violations? - correct answer -up to 1 year
Minor violations of a pharmacist can request to have their records _____________ after ________
years. - correct answer -Expunge,
3 years
What are 2 minor violations a pharmacist can get their records expunged? - correct answer --Failure to
obtain Continuing Education
-Failure to get license removed on time.
Who can be a pharmacy inspector? - correct answer -Must be a registered pharmacist
PRN (Pharmacists Recovery Network) - correct answer -assists pharmacist, technicians, and interns who
are impaired by drugs, alcohol, mental illness, or physical incapacity.
*Reporting impairment cannot be the basis for disciplinary action if no other pending complaints.
Examples: 1.) pharmacist surrenders license to board due to drug problem or alcohol problem, etc. and
does what the board says. 2.) Does not surrender their license but forced to have their license removed
and board acts against them.
, Professionals Recovery Network - correct answer -individuals with professional degrees like doctors,
dentists, pharmacists.
Pharmacy License Renewal - correct answer --Must be done annually
-Expiring on the date set by the board Feb. 28th each year.
Pharmacy License - correct answer --Issued by the KY Board of Pharmacy
-Must have to call oneself a pharmacist
-Must be displayed in the primary site
-Pocket license must always be carried when practicing in a pharmacy
-If preceptor, it must be marked "Preceptor"
-Must be 18 years old and up
-good mental health, moral character
-completed an internship
-Obtained 75% on the NABP examinations
-pass background check
-Register with KASPER (if KY)
-Register with CPE monitor
-Renew annually by Feb. 28th
Continuing Education Requirements for PharmD - correct answer -15 hours (1.5 CEU) per year
Keep records for 3 years
Time period is Jan 1 - Dec 31
Pharmacy Internship - correct answer --Approved by the college of pharmacy
-Registered with KY Board of Pharmacy
-Minimum of 1500 hours
-Can obtain all during the last year of pharmacy school
