CPJE Practice Exam | Questions with Correct Answers |
Latest Update 2026 | Exam Prep | Graded A+
1. If the prescriber decides to continue the medroxyprogesterone despite the
discussion, what should the pharmacist monitor for in this patient?
Signs of adverse effects related to hormone therapy.
Calcium levels due to calcium carbonate.
Interactions between estradiol and ibuprofen.
Signs of gastrointestinal bleeding from ibuprofen.
2. If an 80-year-old patient is prescribed both selegiline and fluoxetine, what
steps should the pharmacist take to ensure patient safety?
Ignore the interaction as it is not significant in elderly patients.
Increase the dosage of selegiline to counteract fluoxetine.
Advise the patient to stop taking fluoxetine immediately.
Counsel the patient on the signs of serotonin syndrome and monitor
for adverse effects.
3. Describe how to calculate the total daily dose of enoxaparin for a patient
based on their weight.
To calculate the total daily dose, divide the patient's weight in kg by
the dosage of enoxaparin in mg/kg.
To calculate the total daily dose, multiply the patient's weight in kg
by the dosage of enoxaparin in mg/kg.
To calculate the total daily dose, add the patient's weight in kg to the
dosage of enoxaparin in mg/kg.
, To calculate the total daily dose, subtract the patient's weight in kg
from the dosage of enoxaparin in mg/kg.
4. A pharmacist at Blue-Care Pharmacy receives a call from Red-Care
Pharmacy requesting the purchase of 21 capsules of Cephalexin 500mg.
Which of the following is TRUE?
The pharmacist can sell the drug as long as a record of the sale is
maintained.
The pharmacist can only sell an unopened, original container of the
drug.
The pharmacist cannot sell the drug.
The price charged to the pharmacy must be less than AWC of the
drug.
5. The mother of a child receiving montelukast should be educated on which
severe adverse reaction?
Dehydration
Headache
Suicidal ideation
Gastrointestinal bleeding
6. The nurse is administering phenytoin to a client who is also receiving a
continuous nasogastric enteral feeding and is aware of what possible effect?
Not affecting absorption of the AED
Increasing absorption of the AED
Decreasing the absorption of the AED
Precipitating signs of overdosage
,7. What is the primary use of chlorhexidine 0.12% rinse in pharmacy practice?
To whiten teeth and freshen breath.
To provide pain relief for oral ulcers.
To reduce oral bacteria and prevent infection.
To treat severe gum disease.
8. A patient is prescribed amoxicillin/clavulanate suspension but does not
understand the importance of shaking the bottle before use. How would you
explain the significance of this step to ensure proper medication
administration?
Shaking the bottle ensures that the active ingredients are evenly
distributed for accurate dosing.
Shaking the bottle helps to dissolve the medication faster.
Shaking the bottle makes the medication taste better.
Shaking the bottle prevents the medication from spoiling.
9. If a patient weighing 148 lb is prescribed enoxaparin 1.5 mg/kg daily but has a
renal impairment that requires a dose adjustment to 1 mg/kg, what would be
the new total daily dose?
80 mg
60 mg
74 mg
67.1 mg
, 10. A patient undergoing metronidazole therapy discloses that they are trying to
conceive. What should the pharmacist advise regarding their medication and
lifestyle choices?
The pharmacist should advise the patient to stop trying to conceive
immediately.
The pharmacist should suggest continuing metronidazole without any
changes.
The pharmacist should advise the patient to avoid alcohol and
discuss the risks of metronidazole during pregnancy.
The pharmacist should recommend increasing alcohol intake to
prevent side effects.
11. Which medication listed should be taken with food to enhance its
absorption?
atenolol
fluconazole
saquinavir
levofloxacin
12. Describe the importance of verifying records when preparing a bulk supply
of medication for packaging.
Verifying records is solely the responsibility of the pharmacy
technician.
Verifying records is unnecessary for bulk preparations.
Verifying records ensures accuracy in dosage and compliance with
safety standards.
Verifying records only applies to controlled substances.
Latest Update 2026 | Exam Prep | Graded A+
1. If the prescriber decides to continue the medroxyprogesterone despite the
discussion, what should the pharmacist monitor for in this patient?
Signs of adverse effects related to hormone therapy.
Calcium levels due to calcium carbonate.
Interactions between estradiol and ibuprofen.
Signs of gastrointestinal bleeding from ibuprofen.
2. If an 80-year-old patient is prescribed both selegiline and fluoxetine, what
steps should the pharmacist take to ensure patient safety?
Ignore the interaction as it is not significant in elderly patients.
Increase the dosage of selegiline to counteract fluoxetine.
Advise the patient to stop taking fluoxetine immediately.
Counsel the patient on the signs of serotonin syndrome and monitor
for adverse effects.
3. Describe how to calculate the total daily dose of enoxaparin for a patient
based on their weight.
To calculate the total daily dose, divide the patient's weight in kg by
the dosage of enoxaparin in mg/kg.
To calculate the total daily dose, multiply the patient's weight in kg
by the dosage of enoxaparin in mg/kg.
To calculate the total daily dose, add the patient's weight in kg to the
dosage of enoxaparin in mg/kg.
, To calculate the total daily dose, subtract the patient's weight in kg
from the dosage of enoxaparin in mg/kg.
4. A pharmacist at Blue-Care Pharmacy receives a call from Red-Care
Pharmacy requesting the purchase of 21 capsules of Cephalexin 500mg.
Which of the following is TRUE?
The pharmacist can sell the drug as long as a record of the sale is
maintained.
The pharmacist can only sell an unopened, original container of the
drug.
The pharmacist cannot sell the drug.
The price charged to the pharmacy must be less than AWC of the
drug.
5. The mother of a child receiving montelukast should be educated on which
severe adverse reaction?
Dehydration
Headache
Suicidal ideation
Gastrointestinal bleeding
6. The nurse is administering phenytoin to a client who is also receiving a
continuous nasogastric enteral feeding and is aware of what possible effect?
Not affecting absorption of the AED
Increasing absorption of the AED
Decreasing the absorption of the AED
Precipitating signs of overdosage
,7. What is the primary use of chlorhexidine 0.12% rinse in pharmacy practice?
To whiten teeth and freshen breath.
To provide pain relief for oral ulcers.
To reduce oral bacteria and prevent infection.
To treat severe gum disease.
8. A patient is prescribed amoxicillin/clavulanate suspension but does not
understand the importance of shaking the bottle before use. How would you
explain the significance of this step to ensure proper medication
administration?
Shaking the bottle ensures that the active ingredients are evenly
distributed for accurate dosing.
Shaking the bottle helps to dissolve the medication faster.
Shaking the bottle makes the medication taste better.
Shaking the bottle prevents the medication from spoiling.
9. If a patient weighing 148 lb is prescribed enoxaparin 1.5 mg/kg daily but has a
renal impairment that requires a dose adjustment to 1 mg/kg, what would be
the new total daily dose?
80 mg
60 mg
74 mg
67.1 mg
, 10. A patient undergoing metronidazole therapy discloses that they are trying to
conceive. What should the pharmacist advise regarding their medication and
lifestyle choices?
The pharmacist should advise the patient to stop trying to conceive
immediately.
The pharmacist should suggest continuing metronidazole without any
changes.
The pharmacist should advise the patient to avoid alcohol and
discuss the risks of metronidazole during pregnancy.
The pharmacist should recommend increasing alcohol intake to
prevent side effects.
11. Which medication listed should be taken with food to enhance its
absorption?
atenolol
fluconazole
saquinavir
levofloxacin
12. Describe the importance of verifying records when preparing a bulk supply
of medication for packaging.
Verifying records is solely the responsibility of the pharmacy
technician.
Verifying records is unnecessary for bulk preparations.
Verifying records ensures accuracy in dosage and compliance with
safety standards.
Verifying records only applies to controlled substances.
