CPJE and Community Pharmacy Self-
Assessment (Rev 10/14) Exam
Questions and Answers 100% pass|
Total Questions: 135+ Multiple Choice.
Section 1: Licensing, Personnel, and Scope of Practice
1. A pharmacy has just hired a new Pharmacy Technician. According to California law,
which of the following statements regarding the technician's name tag is CORRECT?
A. The nametag must contain the technician's name and "Pharmacy Technician" in 12-point
type.
B. The nametag must contain the technician's name and "Pharmacy Technician" in 18-point
type.
C. The nametag must contain the technician's photo and license number.
D. Nametags are only required for pharmacists and interns.
Answer: B
Rationale: California law requires that pharmacists, interns, pharmacy technicians, and
technician trainees wear nametags displaying their name and license status in *18-point
type* .
2. A pharmacy receives information that a licensed pharmacist employed there has been
arrested for a misdemeanor. Within how many days must the pharmacy report this
information to the California State Board of Pharmacy?
A. 7 days
B. 14 days
C. 30 days
D. 60 days
Answer: B
Rationale: The pharmacy must report to the Board the receipt of information regarding any
licensed individual employed by the pharmacy within 14 days .
,3. The Pharmacy Self-Assessment (Rev 10/14) must be completed by the Pharmacist-in-
Charge (PIC) by which of the following dates?
A. Before January 1st of each year
B. Before July 1st of each odd-numbered year
C. Before July 1st of each even-numbered year
D. On the pharmacist's birth date every two years
Answer: B
Rationale: The self-assessment is required biennially, specifically before *July 1 of each odd-
numbered year* .
4. A completed Pharmacy Self-Assessment form must be maintained at the pharmacy for
how long?
A. 1 year
B. 2 years
C. 3 years
D. 5 years
Answer: C
Rationale: The self-assessment form must be kept on-site for 3 years for inspection by Board
representatives .
5. A licensed pharmacist agrees to be the Pharmacist-in-Charge (PIC) for two different
pharmacies. What is required for this arrangement to be legal?
A. The pharmacies must have the same owner.
B. The pharmacies must be within 50 driving miles of each other.
C. The pharmacies must be located in the same city.
D. The PIC must have Board approval for the second location.
Answer: B
Rationale: A pharmacist may serve as PIC for two pharmacies only if they are within 50
driving miles of each other .
6. A PIC is leaving their position at a retail pharmacy. Both the pharmacy and the departing
PIC must notify the Board in writing of this change within:
A. 14 days
B. 30 days
C. 45 days
D. 60 days
Answer: B
Rationale: The change of PIC must be reported in writing by both the pharmacy and the
departing PIC to the Board within 30 days .
,7. Under SB 493, which of the following is a new service that ALL registered pharmacists in
California are authorized to provide after completing required training?
A. Diagnosing strep throat and prescribing antibiotics.
B. Furnishing self-administered hormonal contraceptives (e.g., pills, patch, ring).
C. Performing minor surgery.
D. Prescribing Schedule II controlled substances independently.
Answer: B
Rationale: SB 493 allows pharmacists to furnish self-administered hormonal contraceptives,
administer immunizations to patients 3+, furnish travel meds, and order/interpret tests. It
does not allow independent diagnosis or Schedule II prescribing .
8. How many intern pharmacists may a single supervising pharmacist oversee at any one
time?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer: B
Rationale: A pharmacist may supervise a maximum of two interns at any one time .
9. A pharmacy has one pharmacist on duty. What is the maximum number of pharmacy
technicians that may work at that time?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. Unlimited, as long as the pharmacist is present
Answer: A
Rationale: When only one pharmacist is present, the ratio of technicians to pharmacist is no
more than one technician .
10. A pharmacist may only supervise a technician trainee for a maximum of:
A. 40 hours
B. 80 hours
C. 120 hours
D. 160 hours
Answer: C
Rationale: A pharmacist may supervise only one technician trainee at a time for a period not
exceeding 120 hours .
11. According to California law, an Advanced Practice Pharmacist (APh) may initiate,
adjust, and discontinue drug therapy. If this therapy includes a controlled substance, the
, APh must:
A. Have a separate state permit.
B. Be registered with the DEA.
C. Have a collaborative practice agreement with a physician only.
D. Complete an additional 100 hours of CE.
Answer: B
Rationale: If an Advanced Practice Pharmacist is initiating or adjusting a controlled
substance, they must be registered with the DEA .
12. Which of the following tasks is an intern pharmacist NOT permitted to do?
A. Take a verbal prescription from a prescriber.
B. Counsel a patient on a new medication.
C. Have a key to the pharmacy.
D. Enter a prescription into the computer system.
Answer: C
Rationale: Interns may perform almost all duties of a pharmacist under supervision, but they
may NOT have a key to the pharmacy .
13. A non-licensed clerk in a pharmacy may perform which of the following tasks?
A. Accept a verbal prescription for a Schedule II drug.
B. Provide clinical advice to a patient about a rash.
C. Type a prescription label from a hard copy.
D. Final check of a filled prescription.
Answer: C
Rationale: A non-licensed person (clerk/typist) is permitted to type a prescription label at
the direction of a pharmacist. They cannot accept verbal prescriptions, provide clinical
advice, or perform the final check .
14. A pharmacist's license expires on the last day of their birth month. How often must a
license be renewed?
A. Every year
B. Every 2 years
C. Every 3 years
D. Every 4 years
Answer: B
Rationale: Pharmacist licenses must be renewed every 2 years (biennially) .
15. A pharmacist is renewing their license for the first time. How many hours of continuing
education (CE) are required for this renewal?
A. 0 hours
B. 15 hours
Assessment (Rev 10/14) Exam
Questions and Answers 100% pass|
Total Questions: 135+ Multiple Choice.
Section 1: Licensing, Personnel, and Scope of Practice
1. A pharmacy has just hired a new Pharmacy Technician. According to California law,
which of the following statements regarding the technician's name tag is CORRECT?
A. The nametag must contain the technician's name and "Pharmacy Technician" in 12-point
type.
B. The nametag must contain the technician's name and "Pharmacy Technician" in 18-point
type.
C. The nametag must contain the technician's photo and license number.
D. Nametags are only required for pharmacists and interns.
Answer: B
Rationale: California law requires that pharmacists, interns, pharmacy technicians, and
technician trainees wear nametags displaying their name and license status in *18-point
type* .
2. A pharmacy receives information that a licensed pharmacist employed there has been
arrested for a misdemeanor. Within how many days must the pharmacy report this
information to the California State Board of Pharmacy?
A. 7 days
B. 14 days
C. 30 days
D. 60 days
Answer: B
Rationale: The pharmacy must report to the Board the receipt of information regarding any
licensed individual employed by the pharmacy within 14 days .
,3. The Pharmacy Self-Assessment (Rev 10/14) must be completed by the Pharmacist-in-
Charge (PIC) by which of the following dates?
A. Before January 1st of each year
B. Before July 1st of each odd-numbered year
C. Before July 1st of each even-numbered year
D. On the pharmacist's birth date every two years
Answer: B
Rationale: The self-assessment is required biennially, specifically before *July 1 of each odd-
numbered year* .
4. A completed Pharmacy Self-Assessment form must be maintained at the pharmacy for
how long?
A. 1 year
B. 2 years
C. 3 years
D. 5 years
Answer: C
Rationale: The self-assessment form must be kept on-site for 3 years for inspection by Board
representatives .
5. A licensed pharmacist agrees to be the Pharmacist-in-Charge (PIC) for two different
pharmacies. What is required for this arrangement to be legal?
A. The pharmacies must have the same owner.
B. The pharmacies must be within 50 driving miles of each other.
C. The pharmacies must be located in the same city.
D. The PIC must have Board approval for the second location.
Answer: B
Rationale: A pharmacist may serve as PIC for two pharmacies only if they are within 50
driving miles of each other .
6. A PIC is leaving their position at a retail pharmacy. Both the pharmacy and the departing
PIC must notify the Board in writing of this change within:
A. 14 days
B. 30 days
C. 45 days
D. 60 days
Answer: B
Rationale: The change of PIC must be reported in writing by both the pharmacy and the
departing PIC to the Board within 30 days .
,7. Under SB 493, which of the following is a new service that ALL registered pharmacists in
California are authorized to provide after completing required training?
A. Diagnosing strep throat and prescribing antibiotics.
B. Furnishing self-administered hormonal contraceptives (e.g., pills, patch, ring).
C. Performing minor surgery.
D. Prescribing Schedule II controlled substances independently.
Answer: B
Rationale: SB 493 allows pharmacists to furnish self-administered hormonal contraceptives,
administer immunizations to patients 3+, furnish travel meds, and order/interpret tests. It
does not allow independent diagnosis or Schedule II prescribing .
8. How many intern pharmacists may a single supervising pharmacist oversee at any one
time?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer: B
Rationale: A pharmacist may supervise a maximum of two interns at any one time .
9. A pharmacy has one pharmacist on duty. What is the maximum number of pharmacy
technicians that may work at that time?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. Unlimited, as long as the pharmacist is present
Answer: A
Rationale: When only one pharmacist is present, the ratio of technicians to pharmacist is no
more than one technician .
10. A pharmacist may only supervise a technician trainee for a maximum of:
A. 40 hours
B. 80 hours
C. 120 hours
D. 160 hours
Answer: C
Rationale: A pharmacist may supervise only one technician trainee at a time for a period not
exceeding 120 hours .
11. According to California law, an Advanced Practice Pharmacist (APh) may initiate,
adjust, and discontinue drug therapy. If this therapy includes a controlled substance, the
, APh must:
A. Have a separate state permit.
B. Be registered with the DEA.
C. Have a collaborative practice agreement with a physician only.
D. Complete an additional 100 hours of CE.
Answer: B
Rationale: If an Advanced Practice Pharmacist is initiating or adjusting a controlled
substance, they must be registered with the DEA .
12. Which of the following tasks is an intern pharmacist NOT permitted to do?
A. Take a verbal prescription from a prescriber.
B. Counsel a patient on a new medication.
C. Have a key to the pharmacy.
D. Enter a prescription into the computer system.
Answer: C
Rationale: Interns may perform almost all duties of a pharmacist under supervision, but they
may NOT have a key to the pharmacy .
13. A non-licensed clerk in a pharmacy may perform which of the following tasks?
A. Accept a verbal prescription for a Schedule II drug.
B. Provide clinical advice to a patient about a rash.
C. Type a prescription label from a hard copy.
D. Final check of a filled prescription.
Answer: C
Rationale: A non-licensed person (clerk/typist) is permitted to type a prescription label at
the direction of a pharmacist. They cannot accept verbal prescriptions, provide clinical
advice, or perform the final check .
14. A pharmacist's license expires on the last day of their birth month. How often must a
license be renewed?
A. Every year
B. Every 2 years
C. Every 3 years
D. Every 4 years
Answer: B
Rationale: Pharmacist licenses must be renewed every 2 years (biennially) .
15. A pharmacist is renewing their license for the first time. How many hours of continuing
education (CE) are required for this renewal?
A. 0 hours
B. 15 hours
