CPJE EXAM 2026 WITH 230 REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS/ CALIFORNIA PHARMACY
JURIS THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS 230 REALISTIC
PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS FOR THE
2026 CALIFORNIA PHARMACY JURISPRUDENCE EXAM
(CPJE). TOPICS INCLUD
1. Which of the following auxiliary labels is commonly placed on pain
medications?
"Finish all this medication unless directed by the prescriber."
"May cause drowsiness. Alcohol may intensify this effect. Use
caution when operating a car or machinery."
"For External Use Only."
"Caution: Federal law prohibits the transfer of this drug to any person
other than the patient for whom it was prescribed."
2. A patient has leftover clonidine tablets and is unsure how to dispose of them.
If the patient follows the pharmacist's advice, what steps should they take to
ensure safe disposal?
Give the tablets to a neighbor who has a prescription for clonidine.
Return the tablets to the pharmacy for disposal.
Mix the tablets with an undesirable substance, seal the container,
and throw it in the trash.
Flush the tablets down the toilet and recycle the bottle.
3. A pharmacist is dispensing a prescription for Amiodarone. What should the
, pharmacist ensure is included with the medication?
A drug interaction warning
A medication guide
A prescription label only
A patient information leaflet
4. Which medication is known to potentially interact with fentanyl due to its
enzyme induction properties?
Nicotine transdermal patches
Brimonidine eye drops OU BID
Finasteride 5 mg QDAY
Carbamazepine 200 mg BID
5. What type of document must a pharmacy keep on file after receiving fentanyl
from a distributor?
Medication lot number
Manufacturer DEA number
Invoice
Packing slip
6. Why is it important for a pharmacist to confirm a patient's understanding of
cyclobenzaprine's purpose?
To fulfill regulatory requirements only.
To increase the pharmacist's workload.
To promote other medications.
To ensure the patient uses the medication correctly and safely.
,7. What is the primary purpose of conducting a medication use evaluation
(MUE) for epidural clonidine?
To determine the cost-effectiveness of the medication
To evaluate the side effects of the medication
To assess the beneficial effect on patient outcomes
To monitor compliance with pharmacy regulations
8. A patient is prescribed Valcyte but expresses concerns about the duration of
treatment. How should a pharmacist respond regarding the auxiliary label on
the medication?
The pharmacist should tell the patient that they can stop taking it
whenever they feel better.
The pharmacist should suggest that the patient take the medication
only when symptoms occur.
The pharmacist should explain that the label advises the patient to
complete the medication unless the prescriber gives different
instructions, as it is important for the effectiveness of the treatment.
The pharmacist should inform the patient that the label is optional and
can be ignored.
9. Which medication is NOT associated with causing discoloration of urine, skin,
and sweat?
Nitrofurantoin
Rifampin
Phenazoperidine
Dexmedetomidine
, 10. If the pharmacist had not reported the suspected child abuse and the child
was later found to be in a dangerous situation, what could be the potential
consequences for the pharmacist?
The pharmacist could face legal repercussions for failing to report
suspected abuse.
The pharmacist would be protected by patient confidentiality laws.
The pharmacist would not face any consequences as it was not a
confirmed case.
The pharmacist would receive a warning from the pharmacy board.
11. A pharmacist is reviewing a patient's medication profile prior to filling a new
prescription for fentanyl transdermal patches. Which of the following
presents a potential risk of interaction with fentanyl?
nicotine transdermal patches
finasteride 5 mg once daily
carbamazepine 200 mg twice a day
brimonidine eye drops in both eyes at bedtime
12. Discoloration of urine, sweat, and saliva is a common adverse effects of
which drug
Rifampin
Ketaconazole
Metronidazole
Clindamycin
13. Describe the significance of the auxiliary label warning regarding soft and
watery stools for antibiotic medications.
CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS/ CALIFORNIA PHARMACY
JURIS THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS 230 REALISTIC
PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS FOR THE
2026 CALIFORNIA PHARMACY JURISPRUDENCE EXAM
(CPJE). TOPICS INCLUD
1. Which of the following auxiliary labels is commonly placed on pain
medications?
"Finish all this medication unless directed by the prescriber."
"May cause drowsiness. Alcohol may intensify this effect. Use
caution when operating a car or machinery."
"For External Use Only."
"Caution: Federal law prohibits the transfer of this drug to any person
other than the patient for whom it was prescribed."
2. A patient has leftover clonidine tablets and is unsure how to dispose of them.
If the patient follows the pharmacist's advice, what steps should they take to
ensure safe disposal?
Give the tablets to a neighbor who has a prescription for clonidine.
Return the tablets to the pharmacy for disposal.
Mix the tablets with an undesirable substance, seal the container,
and throw it in the trash.
Flush the tablets down the toilet and recycle the bottle.
3. A pharmacist is dispensing a prescription for Amiodarone. What should the
, pharmacist ensure is included with the medication?
A drug interaction warning
A medication guide
A prescription label only
A patient information leaflet
4. Which medication is known to potentially interact with fentanyl due to its
enzyme induction properties?
Nicotine transdermal patches
Brimonidine eye drops OU BID
Finasteride 5 mg QDAY
Carbamazepine 200 mg BID
5. What type of document must a pharmacy keep on file after receiving fentanyl
from a distributor?
Medication lot number
Manufacturer DEA number
Invoice
Packing slip
6. Why is it important for a pharmacist to confirm a patient's understanding of
cyclobenzaprine's purpose?
To fulfill regulatory requirements only.
To increase the pharmacist's workload.
To promote other medications.
To ensure the patient uses the medication correctly and safely.
,7. What is the primary purpose of conducting a medication use evaluation
(MUE) for epidural clonidine?
To determine the cost-effectiveness of the medication
To evaluate the side effects of the medication
To assess the beneficial effect on patient outcomes
To monitor compliance with pharmacy regulations
8. A patient is prescribed Valcyte but expresses concerns about the duration of
treatment. How should a pharmacist respond regarding the auxiliary label on
the medication?
The pharmacist should tell the patient that they can stop taking it
whenever they feel better.
The pharmacist should suggest that the patient take the medication
only when symptoms occur.
The pharmacist should explain that the label advises the patient to
complete the medication unless the prescriber gives different
instructions, as it is important for the effectiveness of the treatment.
The pharmacist should inform the patient that the label is optional and
can be ignored.
9. Which medication is NOT associated with causing discoloration of urine, skin,
and sweat?
Nitrofurantoin
Rifampin
Phenazoperidine
Dexmedetomidine
, 10. If the pharmacist had not reported the suspected child abuse and the child
was later found to be in a dangerous situation, what could be the potential
consequences for the pharmacist?
The pharmacist could face legal repercussions for failing to report
suspected abuse.
The pharmacist would be protected by patient confidentiality laws.
The pharmacist would not face any consequences as it was not a
confirmed case.
The pharmacist would receive a warning from the pharmacy board.
11. A pharmacist is reviewing a patient's medication profile prior to filling a new
prescription for fentanyl transdermal patches. Which of the following
presents a potential risk of interaction with fentanyl?
nicotine transdermal patches
finasteride 5 mg once daily
carbamazepine 200 mg twice a day
brimonidine eye drops in both eyes at bedtime
12. Discoloration of urine, sweat, and saliva is a common adverse effects of
which drug
Rifampin
Ketaconazole
Metronidazole
Clindamycin
13. Describe the significance of the auxiliary label warning regarding soft and
watery stools for antibiotic medications.
