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Which of the following is the least correct regarding medication errors?
A. The pharmacy is required to prepare a medication error report within 48 hrs or 2 business
days once the error is discovered
B. A medication error can be attributed to a patient receiving the correct drug but not getting it in
a reasonable time period.
C. The medication error report can read "the wrong drug was dispensed to Ms Jones by a
pharmacy technician that belonged to another Ms. Jones"
D. The pharmacy must forward Answer D; the medication error report should be kept at the
pharmacy for at least one year
Which of the following is incorrect about maintaining pharmacy-related records?
A. Clinic pharmacy records must be kept for 3 years from date of last entry
B. Community pharmacy Rx records must be kept for 3 years from date of last entry
C. The CS inventory record must be kept for 2 years after it is completed
D. A filled out DEA form 222 Record must be kept for 3 years
E. A QA Medication error report must be kept for 1 year Answer C; CS inventory record must
be maintained for at least 3 years per CA law. 2 years is required per federal law
Which one of the following ratios is correct for a community pharmacy setting?
A. 1 pharmacist: 2 technicians
B. 1 pharmacist: 2 interns
C. 1 pharmacist: 1 intern
D. 1 pharmacist: 2 clerks Answer B
T/F: A pharmacist who sells a patient the Plan B emergency oral contraceptive is required by law
to counsel the patient. False; no consultation is required for plan B
Which one of the following operations is not licensed by the CA BOP?
A. Surgical clinic with Rx drugs in its stock
B. A drug operation that fills and dispenses Rxs exclusively via internet
C. A grocery store that carries OTC drugs
D. A drug wholesaler operation
E. A veterinary drug/food operation Answer C; A pharmacy license is not required to sell non-
prescription drugs
How long can a temporary PIC be in place?
A. 30 days
B. 60 days
C. 90 days
D. 120 days Answer D
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T/F: The CA BOP must approve any new PIC. True
MR is a 16 year old who drops off a Rx for OC. Selling a OC Rx to MR's mother against her
wishes would be considered?
A. A violation of the law and not in the best interest of the patient
B. A violation of the law, but in the best interest of the patient
C. Not a violation of law and in the best interest of the patient
D. Not a violation of law, not in the best interest of the patient Answer C
T/F: If a prescription drug has a FDA medication guide, that guide must be provided to the
patient each time the drug is filled or refilled. True
Which of the following actions in filling a Rx for Inderal 10 mg (DAW0) is most appropriate per
CA law?
A. Fill with brand name drug because the prescriber wrote for Inderal
B. Contact the prescriber for permission to substitute with generic
C. The law allows you to substitute for a less expensive generic substitution without contacting
the prescriber
D. Ask the patient's permission to substitute with generic first Answer D
Which statement is correct about CA issue single security Rx forms for ordering CS?
A. Only orders for CII drugs must be written on this form by the prescriber
B. Only orders for CII and CIII drugs must be written on this form by the prescriber
C. Only orders for CII-IV drugs must be written on this form by the prescriber
D. All CS drugs must be written on this form by the prescriber Answer D; however,
exceptions are made for e-scripts, Rxs for terminally ill patients "11159.2 exception",
medications ordered in a hospital, medications issued in clinic in which the clinic record is kept
for administration and dispensing, and verbal Rxs
Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding the transferring of Rxs between
pharmacies?
A. A pharmacy clerk can transfer information regarding a Rx to be filled at another pharmacy,
but only the pharmacist at the receiving pharmacy may record the information being transmitted
from the sending pharmacy by the clerk
B. The receiving pharmacy must take all the remaining refills left on the Rx being transferred,
while the sending pharmacy must cancel the Rx from being refilled once tran Answer A
Which one of the following statements is incorrect regarding a physician's order for a CS?
A. A physician cannot write a CS Rx for him or herself
B. A physician cannot post-date a Rx for a CS
C. A physician cannot write a CS Rx for a member of his or her immediate family
D. A physician cannot ante-date a Rx for a CS
E. A physician cannot write a Rx order for a CS to treat for addiction only, unless the party
addicted is registered with a government or other authorized agency licensed to treat na
Answer C
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Which one of the following statements is most correct in the provision of Plan B OTC?
A. several forms of OCs having different estrogenic and/or progestational components may be
used under Plan B
B. Can only be sold at pharmacies
C. There is no age restriction
D. The pharmacy may charge a $10 administrative fee
E. The consumer may only purchase one package of Plan B at a time Answer B; Plan B
Oral EC is only sold in pharmacies and behind the counter to those 17 years of age and older.
Plan B One-Step Oral EC can be sold at retail operations other than pharmacies without any age
restrictions. No administrative fee is charged for either EC
Which statement is correct regarding the sale of pseudoephedrine OTC?
A. The consumer can only purchase 3 packages or up to 0 grams of pseudoephedrine at each
purchase transaction
B. The law of entering information on a logbook does not apply to single purchases of one 60 mg
pseudoephedrine unit dose package or two 30 mg unit dose packages of pseudephedrine
C. Pseudoephedrine in the liquid form including pediatric liquids may be sold in any amounts
since they are not subject to the ruling that o Answer B
Which one of the following does not require by law an auxiliary warning label, but requires a
warning label based upon the manufacturer's requirement?
A. A drug that has a CNS suppressing effect and may cause drowsiness
B. A drug that may cause blurring of the vision
C. A drug that may cause a severe reaction as a result of its interaction with alcohol
D. A "must refrigerate" label for a drug like insulin
D. A drug that is a CS that requires a auxiliary label that requires that the patient not s
Answer D
A patient from TX wants to get her digoxin refilled in CA. The doctor cannot be reached. Giving
a 72 hr ES for a patient who ran out of digoxin 0.25 would be???
A. A violation of the law, but in the best interest of the patient
B. A violation of the law and not in the best interest of the patient
C. Not a violation of the law but in the best interest of the patient
D. Not a violation of the law and not in the best interest of the patient Answer A. Since
there is no record of a previous prescription, dispensing the drug would be illegal.
T/F: NTG tablets are exempt from child-proof containers True
When a pharmacy related law is unclear, the State's Attorney General Office gives clarity to that
law making it a...?
A. Statute
B. Regulation
C. Ordinance
D. Opinion
E. Constitutional amendment Answer D
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Which is correct about the Pharmacist Self-Assessment Form?
A. The form is to be filled out on an annual basis, and a copy is kept at the pharmacy for 2 years
B. The form is to be returned to the BOP within 30 days of receipt by the pharmacy
C. The form must be filled out before Jan 30 of every even numbered year
D. Any employee of the pharmacy may fill out the form
E. The PIC is responsible for filling out the form Answer E
A pharmacy may order CII drugs from an out of state wholesaler, manufacturer or other supplier
as long as the pharmacy forwards a true and correct copy of the order contract, or agreement for
procurement of such CII drugs to which one of the following agencies within what period of
time?
A. CA BOP within 30 days of transmitting the order
B. CA BOP within 72 hours of transmitting the order
C. CA Regional DEA Office within 72 hrs of transmitting the order
D. CA Regional DEA office within 30 days o Answer E
If a licensed pharmacist violated a pharmacy related law whereupon he or she is cited by the
BOP and gives up his or her pharmacy license, promising never to practice pharmacy again:
A. The Board can still take action against the pharmacist even after the pharmacist ha given up
his or her license
B. Once the pharmacist gives up his or her license, the BOP cannot take action against the once-
licensed pharmacist on a pending citation
C. The BOP can only take action on a pending citation after the Answer A
Which statement is correct regarding how a multispecialty clinic difference from a surgical clinic
in the carrying of Rx drugs?
A. A multispecialty clinic that orders Rx drugs must be licensed by the BOP while a surgical
clinic that orders Rx drugs does not require being licensed by the BOP
B. A multispecialty clinic may dispense whatever amount a Rx drug is ordered, while a surgical
clinic may only provide up to a 72 hr supply of a prescriber-ordered drugs
C. While a multispecialty clinic that Answer B
Medications that require refrigeration (not at freezing temperature) shall be maintained at?
A. 1.0-5.5 C
B. 2.2-7.7 C
C. 5.3 - 10.4 C
D. 8.4-15.6 C Answer B
A patient recently got his tooth extracted and his complaining of pain and sleep difficulty. He
asks for one Tylenol with Codeine 1 gr tablet and one Dalmane 30 mg capsule and to call his
dentist in the morning for an extended prescription for these medications. The patient has never
had a prescription for these medications. Providing the patient with one tablet and one capsule of
each would be...
A. A violation of the law, but in the best interest of the patient
B. A violation of the law and no Answer B
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CPJE 2024 Review Questions (All Solved Accurately)
verified and well detailed
Which of the following is the least correct regarding medication errors?
A. The pharmacy is required to prepare a medication error report within 48 hrs or 2 business
days once the error is discovered
B. A medication error can be attributed to a patient receiving the correct drug but not getting it in
a reasonable time period.
C. The medication error report can read "the wrong drug was dispensed to Ms Jones by a
pharmacy technician that belonged to another Ms. Jones"
D. The pharmacy must forward Answer D; the medication error report should be kept at the
pharmacy for at least one year
Which of the following is incorrect about maintaining pharmacy-related records?
A. Clinic pharmacy records must be kept for 3 years from date of last entry
B. Community pharmacy Rx records must be kept for 3 years from date of last entry
C. The CS inventory record must be kept for 2 years after it is completed
D. A filled out DEA form 222 Record must be kept for 3 years
E. A QA Medication error report must be kept for 1 year Answer C; CS inventory record must
be maintained for at least 3 years per CA law. 2 years is required per federal law
Which one of the following ratios is correct for a community pharmacy setting?
A. 1 pharmacist: 2 technicians
B. 1 pharmacist: 2 interns
C. 1 pharmacist: 1 intern
D. 1 pharmacist: 2 clerks Answer B
T/F: A pharmacist who sells a patient the Plan B emergency oral contraceptive is required by law
to counsel the patient. False; no consultation is required for plan B
Which one of the following operations is not licensed by the CA BOP?
A. Surgical clinic with Rx drugs in its stock
B. A drug operation that fills and dispenses Rxs exclusively via internet
C. A grocery store that carries OTC drugs
D. A drug wholesaler operation
E. A veterinary drug/food operation Answer C; A pharmacy license is not required to sell non-
prescription drugs
How long can a temporary PIC be in place?
A. 30 days
B. 60 days
C. 90 days
D. 120 days Answer D
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T/F: The CA BOP must approve any new PIC. True
MR is a 16 year old who drops off a Rx for OC. Selling a OC Rx to MR's mother against her
wishes would be considered?
A. A violation of the law and not in the best interest of the patient
B. A violation of the law, but in the best interest of the patient
C. Not a violation of law and in the best interest of the patient
D. Not a violation of law, not in the best interest of the patient Answer C
T/F: If a prescription drug has a FDA medication guide, that guide must be provided to the
patient each time the drug is filled or refilled. True
Which of the following actions in filling a Rx for Inderal 10 mg (DAW0) is most appropriate per
CA law?
A. Fill with brand name drug because the prescriber wrote for Inderal
B. Contact the prescriber for permission to substitute with generic
C. The law allows you to substitute for a less expensive generic substitution without contacting
the prescriber
D. Ask the patient's permission to substitute with generic first Answer D
Which statement is correct about CA issue single security Rx forms for ordering CS?
A. Only orders for CII drugs must be written on this form by the prescriber
B. Only orders for CII and CIII drugs must be written on this form by the prescriber
C. Only orders for CII-IV drugs must be written on this form by the prescriber
D. All CS drugs must be written on this form by the prescriber Answer D; however,
exceptions are made for e-scripts, Rxs for terminally ill patients "11159.2 exception",
medications ordered in a hospital, medications issued in clinic in which the clinic record is kept
for administration and dispensing, and verbal Rxs
Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding the transferring of Rxs between
pharmacies?
A. A pharmacy clerk can transfer information regarding a Rx to be filled at another pharmacy,
but only the pharmacist at the receiving pharmacy may record the information being transmitted
from the sending pharmacy by the clerk
B. The receiving pharmacy must take all the remaining refills left on the Rx being transferred,
while the sending pharmacy must cancel the Rx from being refilled once tran Answer A
Which one of the following statements is incorrect regarding a physician's order for a CS?
A. A physician cannot write a CS Rx for him or herself
B. A physician cannot post-date a Rx for a CS
C. A physician cannot write a CS Rx for a member of his or her immediate family
D. A physician cannot ante-date a Rx for a CS
E. A physician cannot write a Rx order for a CS to treat for addiction only, unless the party
addicted is registered with a government or other authorized agency licensed to treat na
Answer C
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Which one of the following statements is most correct in the provision of Plan B OTC?
A. several forms of OCs having different estrogenic and/or progestational components may be
used under Plan B
B. Can only be sold at pharmacies
C. There is no age restriction
D. The pharmacy may charge a $10 administrative fee
E. The consumer may only purchase one package of Plan B at a time Answer B; Plan B
Oral EC is only sold in pharmacies and behind the counter to those 17 years of age and older.
Plan B One-Step Oral EC can be sold at retail operations other than pharmacies without any age
restrictions. No administrative fee is charged for either EC
Which statement is correct regarding the sale of pseudoephedrine OTC?
A. The consumer can only purchase 3 packages or up to 0 grams of pseudoephedrine at each
purchase transaction
B. The law of entering information on a logbook does not apply to single purchases of one 60 mg
pseudoephedrine unit dose package or two 30 mg unit dose packages of pseudephedrine
C. Pseudoephedrine in the liquid form including pediatric liquids may be sold in any amounts
since they are not subject to the ruling that o Answer B
Which one of the following does not require by law an auxiliary warning label, but requires a
warning label based upon the manufacturer's requirement?
A. A drug that has a CNS suppressing effect and may cause drowsiness
B. A drug that may cause blurring of the vision
C. A drug that may cause a severe reaction as a result of its interaction with alcohol
D. A "must refrigerate" label for a drug like insulin
D. A drug that is a CS that requires a auxiliary label that requires that the patient not s
Answer D
A patient from TX wants to get her digoxin refilled in CA. The doctor cannot be reached. Giving
a 72 hr ES for a patient who ran out of digoxin 0.25 would be???
A. A violation of the law, but in the best interest of the patient
B. A violation of the law and not in the best interest of the patient
C. Not a violation of the law but in the best interest of the patient
D. Not a violation of the law and not in the best interest of the patient Answer A. Since
there is no record of a previous prescription, dispensing the drug would be illegal.
T/F: NTG tablets are exempt from child-proof containers True
When a pharmacy related law is unclear, the State's Attorney General Office gives clarity to that
law making it a...?
A. Statute
B. Regulation
C. Ordinance
D. Opinion
E. Constitutional amendment Answer D
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Which is correct about the Pharmacist Self-Assessment Form?
A. The form is to be filled out on an annual basis, and a copy is kept at the pharmacy for 2 years
B. The form is to be returned to the BOP within 30 days of receipt by the pharmacy
C. The form must be filled out before Jan 30 of every even numbered year
D. Any employee of the pharmacy may fill out the form
E. The PIC is responsible for filling out the form Answer E
A pharmacy may order CII drugs from an out of state wholesaler, manufacturer or other supplier
as long as the pharmacy forwards a true and correct copy of the order contract, or agreement for
procurement of such CII drugs to which one of the following agencies within what period of
time?
A. CA BOP within 30 days of transmitting the order
B. CA BOP within 72 hours of transmitting the order
C. CA Regional DEA Office within 72 hrs of transmitting the order
D. CA Regional DEA office within 30 days o Answer E
If a licensed pharmacist violated a pharmacy related law whereupon he or she is cited by the
BOP and gives up his or her pharmacy license, promising never to practice pharmacy again:
A. The Board can still take action against the pharmacist even after the pharmacist ha given up
his or her license
B. Once the pharmacist gives up his or her license, the BOP cannot take action against the once-
licensed pharmacist on a pending citation
C. The BOP can only take action on a pending citation after the Answer A
Which statement is correct regarding how a multispecialty clinic difference from a surgical clinic
in the carrying of Rx drugs?
A. A multispecialty clinic that orders Rx drugs must be licensed by the BOP while a surgical
clinic that orders Rx drugs does not require being licensed by the BOP
B. A multispecialty clinic may dispense whatever amount a Rx drug is ordered, while a surgical
clinic may only provide up to a 72 hr supply of a prescriber-ordered drugs
C. While a multispecialty clinic that Answer B
Medications that require refrigeration (not at freezing temperature) shall be maintained at?
A. 1.0-5.5 C
B. 2.2-7.7 C
C. 5.3 - 10.4 C
D. 8.4-15.6 C Answer B
A patient recently got his tooth extracted and his complaining of pain and sleep difficulty. He
asks for one Tylenol with Codeine 1 gr tablet and one Dalmane 30 mg capsule and to call his
dentist in the morning for an extended prescription for these medications. The patient has never
had a prescription for these medications. Providing the patient with one tablet and one capsule of
each would be...
A. A violation of the law, but in the best interest of the patient
B. A violation of the law and no Answer B
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