CPJE: CALIFORNIA PRACTICE STANDARDS AND JURISPRUDENCE EXAMINATION
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(1. Under California law, which of the following is required before a pharmacist can
practice in the state?
(A) Completion of a two-year residency program
(B) Licensure by the California State Board of Pharmacy
(C) Membership in the California Pharmacists Association
(D) Board certification in a pharmacy specialty
Answer: (B) — California Business and Professions Code §4200 requires that a
person obtain a license from the California State Board of Pharmacy before
engaging in the practice of pharmacy.
2. The California State Board of Pharmacy is authorized to do all of the following
EXCEPT:
(A) Issue pharmacy licenses
(B) Set maximum drug prices for consumers
(C) Conduct inspections of pharmacy premises
(D) Discipline licensees for unprofessional conduct
Answer: (B) — The Board does not have authority to set maximum drug prices.
That function falls outside its regulatory mandate. It does issue licenses, conduct
inspections, and discipline licensees.
3. A pharmacist license in California must be renewed every:
, (A) One year
(B) Two years
(C) Three years
(D) Four years
Answer: (B) — California pharmacist licenses are renewed on a two-year cycle,
as specified by the Board of Pharmacy regulations.
4. Which of the following individuals is permitted to perform the final verification of
a filled prescription in a California pharmacy?
(A) A pharmacy technician with five years of experience
(B) A board-certified pharmacy intern
(C) A licensed pharmacist
(D) A pharmacy clerk who has completed a training program
Answer: (C) — Only a licensed pharmacist may perform the final verification of a
prescription under California law. Neither technicians nor interns may perform
this final check independently.
5. In California, a pharmacy intern may perform pharmacist functions under which
condition?
(A) When no pharmacist is on duty
(B) Under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist
(C) After completing 500 intern hours
(D) With written authorization from the Board of Pharmacy
Answer: (B) — California law requires pharmacy interns to perform all
pharmacist functions under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
6. A pharmacy technician in California who compounds sterile preparations must:
(A) Hold a valid pharmacist license
(B) Be licensed as a pharmacy technician and meet additional training
requirements
(C) Have a doctor of pharmacy degree
(D) Only work under a hospital permit
, Answer: (B) — Pharmacy technicians involved in sterile compounding must be
licensed by the Board and meet specific additional training and competency
requirements under California regulations.
7. Which of the following describes a 'compounding pharmacy' as defined under
California law?
(A) A pharmacy that only dispenses commercially manufactured products
(B) A pharmacy that produces drug preparations in anticipation of receiving
prescriptions
(C) A pharmacy that prepares drug products for a specific patient based on a
valid prescription
(D) A pharmacy that specializes in veterinary medications only
Answer: (C) — Under California law and consistent with USP standards,
compounding is the preparation of a drug for a specific patient pursuant to a valid
prescription. Producing in advance without a prescription describes
manufacturing, not compounding.
8. Under California Business and Professions Code, 'unprofessional conduct' for a
pharmacist includes:
(A) Counseling a patient about a nonprescription drug
(B) Refusing to fill a prescription for personal reasons without proper
documentation
(C) Participating in continuing education programs
(D) Recommending a generic equivalent with the prescriber's consent
Answer: (B) — Refusing to fill a lawful prescription without proper documentation
or a valid reason can constitute unprofessional conduct under California law.
9. The practice of pharmacy in California is governed primarily by:
(A) The California Health and Safety Code only
(B) The California Business and Professions Code, Division 2, Chapter 9
(C) The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act
(D) The Drug Enforcement Administration regulations
Answer: (B) — The California Pharmacy Law is codified in the Business and
Professions Code, Division 2, Chapter 9, which serves as the primary authority
governing the practice of pharmacy in California.
, 10. A pharmacist who wishes to administer vaccines in California must:
(A) Obtain a separate DEA registration
(B) Complete immunization training approved by the Board and comply
with protocol requirements
(C) First become a licensed nurse practitioner
(D) Only administer vaccines in a hospital setting
Answer: (B) — California law allows pharmacists to administer vaccines after
completing Board-approved immunization training and complying with applicable
protocol and documentation requirements.
Section 2: Controlled Substances
11. Under California law, Schedule II controlled substances may be dispensed:
(A) Without a prescription in emergency situations by any pharmacist
(B) Only upon receipt of a valid written, oral emergency, or electronic
prescription
(C) With an oral prescription that can be followed by a written one within 10 days
(D) Only in hospitals and long-term care facilities
Answer: (B) — Schedule II controlled substances generally require a written or
electronic prescription. Oral prescriptions are permitted only in genuine
emergencies, with the prescriber providing a written prescription within 7 days.
12. What is the maximum quantity that may be dispensed for a Schedule II controlled
substance in California without a formal written prescription in a verified emergency?
(A) No more than a 24-hour supply
(B) The amount adequate to treat the patient during the emergency period
(C) No more than a 72-hour supply
(D) No more than a 7-day supply
Answer: (B) — In a verified emergency, the quantity of a Schedule II controlled
substance dispensed is limited to the amount adequate to treat the patient during
the emergency period.
13. CURES is the California program that tracks:
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(1. Under California law, which of the following is required before a pharmacist can
practice in the state?
(A) Completion of a two-year residency program
(B) Licensure by the California State Board of Pharmacy
(C) Membership in the California Pharmacists Association
(D) Board certification in a pharmacy specialty
Answer: (B) — California Business and Professions Code §4200 requires that a
person obtain a license from the California State Board of Pharmacy before
engaging in the practice of pharmacy.
2. The California State Board of Pharmacy is authorized to do all of the following
EXCEPT:
(A) Issue pharmacy licenses
(B) Set maximum drug prices for consumers
(C) Conduct inspections of pharmacy premises
(D) Discipline licensees for unprofessional conduct
Answer: (B) — The Board does not have authority to set maximum drug prices.
That function falls outside its regulatory mandate. It does issue licenses, conduct
inspections, and discipline licensees.
3. A pharmacist license in California must be renewed every:
, (A) One year
(B) Two years
(C) Three years
(D) Four years
Answer: (B) — California pharmacist licenses are renewed on a two-year cycle,
as specified by the Board of Pharmacy regulations.
4. Which of the following individuals is permitted to perform the final verification of
a filled prescription in a California pharmacy?
(A) A pharmacy technician with five years of experience
(B) A board-certified pharmacy intern
(C) A licensed pharmacist
(D) A pharmacy clerk who has completed a training program
Answer: (C) — Only a licensed pharmacist may perform the final verification of a
prescription under California law. Neither technicians nor interns may perform
this final check independently.
5. In California, a pharmacy intern may perform pharmacist functions under which
condition?
(A) When no pharmacist is on duty
(B) Under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist
(C) After completing 500 intern hours
(D) With written authorization from the Board of Pharmacy
Answer: (B) — California law requires pharmacy interns to perform all
pharmacist functions under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
6. A pharmacy technician in California who compounds sterile preparations must:
(A) Hold a valid pharmacist license
(B) Be licensed as a pharmacy technician and meet additional training
requirements
(C) Have a doctor of pharmacy degree
(D) Only work under a hospital permit
, Answer: (B) — Pharmacy technicians involved in sterile compounding must be
licensed by the Board and meet specific additional training and competency
requirements under California regulations.
7. Which of the following describes a 'compounding pharmacy' as defined under
California law?
(A) A pharmacy that only dispenses commercially manufactured products
(B) A pharmacy that produces drug preparations in anticipation of receiving
prescriptions
(C) A pharmacy that prepares drug products for a specific patient based on a
valid prescription
(D) A pharmacy that specializes in veterinary medications only
Answer: (C) — Under California law and consistent with USP standards,
compounding is the preparation of a drug for a specific patient pursuant to a valid
prescription. Producing in advance without a prescription describes
manufacturing, not compounding.
8. Under California Business and Professions Code, 'unprofessional conduct' for a
pharmacist includes:
(A) Counseling a patient about a nonprescription drug
(B) Refusing to fill a prescription for personal reasons without proper
documentation
(C) Participating in continuing education programs
(D) Recommending a generic equivalent with the prescriber's consent
Answer: (B) — Refusing to fill a lawful prescription without proper documentation
or a valid reason can constitute unprofessional conduct under California law.
9. The practice of pharmacy in California is governed primarily by:
(A) The California Health and Safety Code only
(B) The California Business and Professions Code, Division 2, Chapter 9
(C) The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act
(D) The Drug Enforcement Administration regulations
Answer: (B) — The California Pharmacy Law is codified in the Business and
Professions Code, Division 2, Chapter 9, which serves as the primary authority
governing the practice of pharmacy in California.
, 10. A pharmacist who wishes to administer vaccines in California must:
(A) Obtain a separate DEA registration
(B) Complete immunization training approved by the Board and comply
with protocol requirements
(C) First become a licensed nurse practitioner
(D) Only administer vaccines in a hospital setting
Answer: (B) — California law allows pharmacists to administer vaccines after
completing Board-approved immunization training and complying with applicable
protocol and documentation requirements.
Section 2: Controlled Substances
11. Under California law, Schedule II controlled substances may be dispensed:
(A) Without a prescription in emergency situations by any pharmacist
(B) Only upon receipt of a valid written, oral emergency, or electronic
prescription
(C) With an oral prescription that can be followed by a written one within 10 days
(D) Only in hospitals and long-term care facilities
Answer: (B) — Schedule II controlled substances generally require a written or
electronic prescription. Oral prescriptions are permitted only in genuine
emergencies, with the prescriber providing a written prescription within 7 days.
12. What is the maximum quantity that may be dispensed for a Schedule II controlled
substance in California without a formal written prescription in a verified emergency?
(A) No more than a 24-hour supply
(B) The amount adequate to treat the patient during the emergency period
(C) No more than a 72-hour supply
(D) No more than a 7-day supply
Answer: (B) — In a verified emergency, the quantity of a Schedule II controlled
substance dispensed is limited to the amount adequate to treat the patient during
the emergency period.
13. CURES is the California program that tracks:
