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Answers | Latest Update 2026 | Exam Prep | Graded A+
1. If a patient has a prescription for a CIII controlled substance with three refills
and wants to transfer it to another pharmacy, what must the sending
pharmacy do?
Cancel the prescription from being refilled once transferred.
Allow the patient to refill it at both pharmacies.
Record the patient's personal information only.
Transfer the prescription without any restrictions.
2. Under what circumstance shall a pharmacist not substitute a generically
equivalent drug?
If the pharmacist thinks the name brand is more efficacious than the
generic.
When the prescriber submits an electronic prescription using the
name brand of the drug.
Only when the patient requests the name brand drug.
When the prescriber writes the words, "Medically Necessary" in
their own handwriting on the prescription.
3. If a community pharmacy has 3 pharmacists, how many interns can they
supervise according to the correct ratio?
12 interns
3 interns
6 interns
9 interns
,4. If a pharmacy mistakenly uses the Special FDA transfer form instead of the
Special DEA transfer form for a CII transfer, what potential consequences
could arise?
No consequences as long as the transfer is documented
The pharmacy will receive a warning but no further action will be
taken
The transfer will be automatically approved
Legal penalties and regulatory scrutiny
5. Which drug is not required to be kept in a child-proof container?
Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
NTG (nitroglycerin)
Hydrocodone with Acetaminophen (Vicodin)
Pregabalin (Lyrica)
6. Discuss the legal implications of providing an emergency supply of
medication when a patient's doctor is unreachable in California.
Pharmacists cannot provide any medication without a doctor's
approval.
Providing an emergency supply may be a violation of the law, but it
can be justified if it is in the best interest of the patient.
Providing an emergency supply is always legal regardless of the
situation.
Emergency supplies can only be given for controlled substances.
7. If a pharmacist receives an out of state prescription for a controlled
substance with authorized refills, what should the pharmacist do according to
, California law?
The pharmacist should fill it but limit the number of refills.
The pharmacist should contact the patient for clarification.
The pharmacist should fill it and notify the prescriber later.
The pharmacist should not fill the prescription.
8. Describe the role of the Pharmacist in Charge (PIC) in relation to the
pharmacy self-assessment process.
The PIC delegates the self-assessment to pharmacy technicians only.
The PIC oversees all pharmacy operations but is not involved in the
self-assessment.
The PIC is responsible for patient counseling and does not handle
assessments.
The PIC is responsible for ensuring that the pharmacy self-
assessment is performed and filled out accurately every two years.
9. What is the maximum duration for which a temporary Pharmacist in Charge
(PIC) can be appointed in California?
120 days
90 days
30 days
60 days
10. If a patient requests the prices of 6 different medications, what is the
pharmacist's obligation regarding fees for providing this information?
, The pharmacist can only charge a fee if the request is made in
person.
The pharmacist can refuse to provide prices if more than 5
medications are requested.
The pharmacist must provide the prices for free, regardless of the
number of medications requested.
The pharmacist may charge a reasonable fee for each Rx price
quote as long as the requester is informed that they will be
charged such a fee.
11. If a pharmacy prepares a compounded drug product for a prescriber's office
and labels it with a 90-day expiration date, what legal issue could arise from
this action?
The pharmacy is not allowed to compound any products for
prescriber's office use.
The pharmacy must provide a 72-hour supply to the patient.
The labeling does not need to include the total weight or volume.
The expiration date exceeds the allowed maximum of 180 days.
12. What is the maximum number of packages of pseudoephedrine a consumer
can purchase in a single transaction according to California law?
1 package
5 packages
2 packages
3 packages
13. In a scenario where a prescriber has instructed a pharmacist not to provide a
Medication Guide, what should the pharmacist do if the patient insists on
Answers | Latest Update 2026 | Exam Prep | Graded A+
1. If a patient has a prescription for a CIII controlled substance with three refills
and wants to transfer it to another pharmacy, what must the sending
pharmacy do?
Cancel the prescription from being refilled once transferred.
Allow the patient to refill it at both pharmacies.
Record the patient's personal information only.
Transfer the prescription without any restrictions.
2. Under what circumstance shall a pharmacist not substitute a generically
equivalent drug?
If the pharmacist thinks the name brand is more efficacious than the
generic.
When the prescriber submits an electronic prescription using the
name brand of the drug.
Only when the patient requests the name brand drug.
When the prescriber writes the words, "Medically Necessary" in
their own handwriting on the prescription.
3. If a community pharmacy has 3 pharmacists, how many interns can they
supervise according to the correct ratio?
12 interns
3 interns
6 interns
9 interns
,4. If a pharmacy mistakenly uses the Special FDA transfer form instead of the
Special DEA transfer form for a CII transfer, what potential consequences
could arise?
No consequences as long as the transfer is documented
The pharmacy will receive a warning but no further action will be
taken
The transfer will be automatically approved
Legal penalties and regulatory scrutiny
5. Which drug is not required to be kept in a child-proof container?
Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
NTG (nitroglycerin)
Hydrocodone with Acetaminophen (Vicodin)
Pregabalin (Lyrica)
6. Discuss the legal implications of providing an emergency supply of
medication when a patient's doctor is unreachable in California.
Pharmacists cannot provide any medication without a doctor's
approval.
Providing an emergency supply may be a violation of the law, but it
can be justified if it is in the best interest of the patient.
Providing an emergency supply is always legal regardless of the
situation.
Emergency supplies can only be given for controlled substances.
7. If a pharmacist receives an out of state prescription for a controlled
substance with authorized refills, what should the pharmacist do according to
, California law?
The pharmacist should fill it but limit the number of refills.
The pharmacist should contact the patient for clarification.
The pharmacist should fill it and notify the prescriber later.
The pharmacist should not fill the prescription.
8. Describe the role of the Pharmacist in Charge (PIC) in relation to the
pharmacy self-assessment process.
The PIC delegates the self-assessment to pharmacy technicians only.
The PIC oversees all pharmacy operations but is not involved in the
self-assessment.
The PIC is responsible for patient counseling and does not handle
assessments.
The PIC is responsible for ensuring that the pharmacy self-
assessment is performed and filled out accurately every two years.
9. What is the maximum duration for which a temporary Pharmacist in Charge
(PIC) can be appointed in California?
120 days
90 days
30 days
60 days
10. If a patient requests the prices of 6 different medications, what is the
pharmacist's obligation regarding fees for providing this information?
, The pharmacist can only charge a fee if the request is made in
person.
The pharmacist can refuse to provide prices if more than 5
medications are requested.
The pharmacist must provide the prices for free, regardless of the
number of medications requested.
The pharmacist may charge a reasonable fee for each Rx price
quote as long as the requester is informed that they will be
charged such a fee.
11. If a pharmacy prepares a compounded drug product for a prescriber's office
and labels it with a 90-day expiration date, what legal issue could arise from
this action?
The pharmacy is not allowed to compound any products for
prescriber's office use.
The pharmacy must provide a 72-hour supply to the patient.
The labeling does not need to include the total weight or volume.
The expiration date exceeds the allowed maximum of 180 days.
12. What is the maximum number of packages of pseudoephedrine a consumer
can purchase in a single transaction according to California law?
1 package
5 packages
2 packages
3 packages
13. In a scenario where a prescriber has instructed a pharmacist not to provide a
Medication Guide, what should the pharmacist do if the patient insists on
