CPJE EXAM 2025 WITH 230 REAL
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
VERIFIED ANSWERS/ CALIFORNIA
PHARMACY JURIS
EXAM
THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS 230 REALISTIC PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS FOR THE 2025 CALIFORNIA PHARMACY JURISPRUDENCE
EXAM (CPJE). TOPICS INCLUDE ST ATE-SPECIFIC LAWS, PRESCRIPTION
REQUIREMENTS, CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE REGULATIONS, PATIENT
COUNSELING STANDARDS, AND BOARD OF PHARMACY RULES. UPDATED TO
REFLECT THE LATEST FORMAT AND CONTENT EXPECTED ON THE CPJE. IDEAL
FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING FULL PREPARATION FOR LICENSURE IN CALIFOR
Q1: What is the primary purpose of the Controlled Substance Utilization Review
and Evaluation System (CURES) in California?
A) To track all prescription medications dispensed in California
B) To monitor controlled substance prescribing and dispensing to prevent misuse
and diversion
C) To verify insurance coverage for controlled substances
D) To report adverse drug reactions to the FDA
Correct ,,,ANSWER,,,: B
Rationale: CURES (Controlled Substance Utilization Review and Evaluation System)
is California's prescription drug monitoring program (PDMP). Its primary purpose is
to monitor Schedule II-IV controlled substance prescriptions to identify potential
misuse, doctor shopping, and diversion .
,Q2: What schedule classification is assigned to medications with high abuse
potential and no accepted medical use?
A) Schedule I
B) Schedule II
C) Schedule III
D) Schedule IV
Correct ,,,ANSWER,,,: A
Rationale: Schedule I drugs have high abuse potential, no currently accepted
medical use in treatment in the United States, and lack accepted safety for use
under medical supervision. Examples include heroin, LSD, and marijuana
(federally) .
Q3: What DEA form is required for ordering Schedule II controlled substances?
A) DEA Form 41
B) DEA Form 106
C) DEA Form 222
D) DEA Form 224
Correct ,,,ANSWER,,,: C
Rationale: DEA Form 222 is the official order form required for a registrant to
purchase Schedule I and II controlled substances. This triplicate form must be used
for all Schedule II orders .
,Q4: A patient requests a refill for a medication that has PRN refills, but the
prescription was originally written over one year ago. Are you required, by law, to
contact the physician for a new prescription?
A) Yes, by law a new prescription is required after 12 months
B) No, you technically have not broken any laws, but you could be subject to a civil
claim for not following standard of practice
C) Yes, the pharmacist must obtain verbal authorization for all refills after 6 months
D) No, PRN refills have no expiration date
Correct ,,,ANSWER,,,: B
Rationale: While not specifically criminal, dispensing beyond one year without
prescriber authorization falls outside the standard of practice according to the
Attorney General. This could subject the pharmacist to civil liability if patient harm
occurs .
Q5: What are the 4 sections of the California Pharmacy Law Text?
A) Business & Professions Code, Code of Regulations, Health & Safety Code, Civil
Code
B) Federal Food Drug & Cosmetic Act, OSHA, DEA Regulations, State Board Rules
C) Pharmacy Practice Act, Controlled Substances Act, HIPAA, Medicare Part D
D) State Board Rules, Federal Guidelines, Professional Standards, Ethics Code
Correct ,,,ANSWER,,,: A
Rationale: The four sections are: (1) California Business and Professions Code, (2)
California Code of Regulations from the Administrative Codes, (3) California Health
, and Safety Codes (includes Uniform Controlled Substances Act), and (4) California
Civil Codes (confidentiality) .
Q6: What is the difference between a Statute and a Regulation?
A) Statutes are federal laws; Regulations are state laws
B) Statutes are passed by the state legislature; Regulations are developed by State
Agencies (e.g., CA Board of Pharmacy)
C) Statutes apply to pharmacists; Regulations apply to technicians only
D) There is no difference; the terms are interchangeable
Correct ,,,ANSWER,,,: B
Rationale: Statutes are codes found in the California Business and Professions
Codes, California Health and Safety Codes, and California Civil Codes—passed by
the state legislature. Regulations make up the California Code of Regulations and
are developed by State Agencies such as the CA Board of Pharmacy .
Q7: What is the Preemption Doctrine?
A) Federal law always overrides state law in all circumstances
B) When a state and federal law conflict, the more stringent law applies
C) State law always overrides federal law in pharmacy matters
D) Only federal law applies to controlled substances
Correct ,,,ANSWER,,,: B
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
VERIFIED ANSWERS/ CALIFORNIA
PHARMACY JURIS
EXAM
THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS 230 REALISTIC PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS FOR THE 2025 CALIFORNIA PHARMACY JURISPRUDENCE
EXAM (CPJE). TOPICS INCLUDE ST ATE-SPECIFIC LAWS, PRESCRIPTION
REQUIREMENTS, CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE REGULATIONS, PATIENT
COUNSELING STANDARDS, AND BOARD OF PHARMACY RULES. UPDATED TO
REFLECT THE LATEST FORMAT AND CONTENT EXPECTED ON THE CPJE. IDEAL
FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING FULL PREPARATION FOR LICENSURE IN CALIFOR
Q1: What is the primary purpose of the Controlled Substance Utilization Review
and Evaluation System (CURES) in California?
A) To track all prescription medications dispensed in California
B) To monitor controlled substance prescribing and dispensing to prevent misuse
and diversion
C) To verify insurance coverage for controlled substances
D) To report adverse drug reactions to the FDA
Correct ,,,ANSWER,,,: B
Rationale: CURES (Controlled Substance Utilization Review and Evaluation System)
is California's prescription drug monitoring program (PDMP). Its primary purpose is
to monitor Schedule II-IV controlled substance prescriptions to identify potential
misuse, doctor shopping, and diversion .
,Q2: What schedule classification is assigned to medications with high abuse
potential and no accepted medical use?
A) Schedule I
B) Schedule II
C) Schedule III
D) Schedule IV
Correct ,,,ANSWER,,,: A
Rationale: Schedule I drugs have high abuse potential, no currently accepted
medical use in treatment in the United States, and lack accepted safety for use
under medical supervision. Examples include heroin, LSD, and marijuana
(federally) .
Q3: What DEA form is required for ordering Schedule II controlled substances?
A) DEA Form 41
B) DEA Form 106
C) DEA Form 222
D) DEA Form 224
Correct ,,,ANSWER,,,: C
Rationale: DEA Form 222 is the official order form required for a registrant to
purchase Schedule I and II controlled substances. This triplicate form must be used
for all Schedule II orders .
,Q4: A patient requests a refill for a medication that has PRN refills, but the
prescription was originally written over one year ago. Are you required, by law, to
contact the physician for a new prescription?
A) Yes, by law a new prescription is required after 12 months
B) No, you technically have not broken any laws, but you could be subject to a civil
claim for not following standard of practice
C) Yes, the pharmacist must obtain verbal authorization for all refills after 6 months
D) No, PRN refills have no expiration date
Correct ,,,ANSWER,,,: B
Rationale: While not specifically criminal, dispensing beyond one year without
prescriber authorization falls outside the standard of practice according to the
Attorney General. This could subject the pharmacist to civil liability if patient harm
occurs .
Q5: What are the 4 sections of the California Pharmacy Law Text?
A) Business & Professions Code, Code of Regulations, Health & Safety Code, Civil
Code
B) Federal Food Drug & Cosmetic Act, OSHA, DEA Regulations, State Board Rules
C) Pharmacy Practice Act, Controlled Substances Act, HIPAA, Medicare Part D
D) State Board Rules, Federal Guidelines, Professional Standards, Ethics Code
Correct ,,,ANSWER,,,: A
Rationale: The four sections are: (1) California Business and Professions Code, (2)
California Code of Regulations from the Administrative Codes, (3) California Health
, and Safety Codes (includes Uniform Controlled Substances Act), and (4) California
Civil Codes (confidentiality) .
Q6: What is the difference between a Statute and a Regulation?
A) Statutes are federal laws; Regulations are state laws
B) Statutes are passed by the state legislature; Regulations are developed by State
Agencies (e.g., CA Board of Pharmacy)
C) Statutes apply to pharmacists; Regulations apply to technicians only
D) There is no difference; the terms are interchangeable
Correct ,,,ANSWER,,,: B
Rationale: Statutes are codes found in the California Business and Professions
Codes, California Health and Safety Codes, and California Civil Codes—passed by
the state legislature. Regulations make up the California Code of Regulations and
are developed by State Agencies such as the CA Board of Pharmacy .
Q7: What is the Preemption Doctrine?
A) Federal law always overrides state law in all circumstances
B) When a state and federal law conflict, the more stringent law applies
C) State law always overrides federal law in pharmacy matters
D) Only federal law applies to controlled substances
Correct ,,,ANSWER,,,: B
