CPJE TEST CERTIFICATION SCRIPT
2026 QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
◍ T/F: A prescriber can write a prescription for a CONTROLLED substance
for themselves legally in the state of CA.
Answer: False
◍ T/F: A prescriber can write a prescription for a NON-CONTROLLED
substance for themselves legally in the state of CA.
Answer: True
◍ You are caring for a patient with a suspected stroke whose symptoms started
2 hours ago. The CT was normal with no sign of hemorrhage. The patient
does not have any contraindications to fibrinolytic therapy. Which treatment
is best?a. start fibrinolytic therapy ASAPb. hold fibrinolytic therapy for 24
hoursc. order an echo before fibrinolytic administrationd. wait for MRI
result.
Answer: a. start fibrinolytic therapy ASAP
◍ T/F: A prescriber can write a prescription for a controlled substance for a
family member legally in the state of CA.
Answer: True
◍ For STEMI pt, maximum goal time for ED door-to-balloon-inflation time
for PCI?a. 150 minsb. 180 minsc. 120 minsd. 90 mins.
Answer: 90 mins
◍ Optometrist stipulation regarding controlled substance prescribing.
Answer: Can only prescribe:-Hydrocodone-Tramadol-Codeine-containing
products (no other CV prescribing allowed)
,◍ Which is the recommended oral dose of ASA for a pt w/ suspected ACS?a.
81 mgb. 325-650 mgc. 160-325 mgd. 40 mg.
Answer: 160-325 mg
◍ chest compressions during for adult rate.
Answer: 100-120/min
◍ effect of excessive ventilationa. decresed cardiac outputb. decreased
intrathoracic pressurec. increased perfusion pressured. increased venous
return.
Answer: decreased cardiac output
◍ Deceased provider: are the refills on a controlled substance written by them
still valid?.
Answer: Yes (valid for up to 6 months from date written)
◍ temperature to achieve targeted temperature management after cardiac
arrest.
Answer: 32-36C
◍ Deceased provider: are the refills on a non-controlled substance written by
them still valid?.
Answer: Yes (valid for up to 12 months from date written)
◍ T/F: Provider must include patient DOB on every prescription.
Answer: False (not technically required by law)
◍ 3 mins into cardiac arrest resuscitation attempt, one member of your team
inserts an endotracheal tube while another performs chest compressions.
Capnography shows a persistent waveform & a PETCO2 of 8mmHg. What
is the significance of the finding?a. chest compression may not be
effectiveb. The endotrachael tube is in the esophagusc. the team is
ventilating the patient too oftend. the patient meets the criteria for
termination of efforts.
Answer: a. chest compression may not be effective
◍ Your patient is in cardiac arrest and has been intubated. to assess CPR
, quality, you should.
Answer: monitor the patient's PETCO2
◍ T/F: Prescribers are allowed to add handwritten orders into a patient's paper
chart.
Answer: True
◍ In a hospital setting, a prescriber is allowed to pass an order verbally unto a
nurse, but must countersign the order within __________ hours.
Answer: 48
◍ In addition to clinical assessment, which is the most reliable method to
confirm & monitor correct placement of an endotracheal tube?.
Answer: continous waveform capnography
◍ A 45M had coronary artery stents placed 2 days ago. Today he is in severe
distress and reporting "crushing" chest discomfort. He is pale, diphoretic,
and cool to the touch. His radial pulse is very weak, blood pressure is 64/40,
respiratory is 28 bpm/min and O2 set is 89% on room air..
Answer: answer has to do with acute coronary syndrome
◍ T/F: A prescriber can issue a handwritten prescription to a CA
resident/patient, to be dispensed in CA, when their preferred pharmacy is
closed.
Answer: True
◍ T/F: The electronic prescription requirement does not apply to veterinarians.
Answer: True
◍ T/F: A nurse can transmit a prescription for Alprazolam to a pharmacist,
technically under the supervision of a prescriber.
Answer: True
◍ A 45M had coronary artery stents placed 2 days ago. Today he is in severe
distress and reporting "crushing" chest discomfort. He is pale, diphoretic,
and cool to the touch. His radial pulse is very weak, blood pressure is 64/40,
respiratory is 28 bpm/min and O2 set is 89% on room air. When applied, the
2026 QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
◍ T/F: A prescriber can write a prescription for a CONTROLLED substance
for themselves legally in the state of CA.
Answer: False
◍ T/F: A prescriber can write a prescription for a NON-CONTROLLED
substance for themselves legally in the state of CA.
Answer: True
◍ You are caring for a patient with a suspected stroke whose symptoms started
2 hours ago. The CT was normal with no sign of hemorrhage. The patient
does not have any contraindications to fibrinolytic therapy. Which treatment
is best?a. start fibrinolytic therapy ASAPb. hold fibrinolytic therapy for 24
hoursc. order an echo before fibrinolytic administrationd. wait for MRI
result.
Answer: a. start fibrinolytic therapy ASAP
◍ T/F: A prescriber can write a prescription for a controlled substance for a
family member legally in the state of CA.
Answer: True
◍ For STEMI pt, maximum goal time for ED door-to-balloon-inflation time
for PCI?a. 150 minsb. 180 minsc. 120 minsd. 90 mins.
Answer: 90 mins
◍ Optometrist stipulation regarding controlled substance prescribing.
Answer: Can only prescribe:-Hydrocodone-Tramadol-Codeine-containing
products (no other CV prescribing allowed)
,◍ Which is the recommended oral dose of ASA for a pt w/ suspected ACS?a.
81 mgb. 325-650 mgc. 160-325 mgd. 40 mg.
Answer: 160-325 mg
◍ chest compressions during for adult rate.
Answer: 100-120/min
◍ effect of excessive ventilationa. decresed cardiac outputb. decreased
intrathoracic pressurec. increased perfusion pressured. increased venous
return.
Answer: decreased cardiac output
◍ Deceased provider: are the refills on a controlled substance written by them
still valid?.
Answer: Yes (valid for up to 6 months from date written)
◍ temperature to achieve targeted temperature management after cardiac
arrest.
Answer: 32-36C
◍ Deceased provider: are the refills on a non-controlled substance written by
them still valid?.
Answer: Yes (valid for up to 12 months from date written)
◍ T/F: Provider must include patient DOB on every prescription.
Answer: False (not technically required by law)
◍ 3 mins into cardiac arrest resuscitation attempt, one member of your team
inserts an endotracheal tube while another performs chest compressions.
Capnography shows a persistent waveform & a PETCO2 of 8mmHg. What
is the significance of the finding?a. chest compression may not be
effectiveb. The endotrachael tube is in the esophagusc. the team is
ventilating the patient too oftend. the patient meets the criteria for
termination of efforts.
Answer: a. chest compression may not be effective
◍ Your patient is in cardiac arrest and has been intubated. to assess CPR
, quality, you should.
Answer: monitor the patient's PETCO2
◍ T/F: Prescribers are allowed to add handwritten orders into a patient's paper
chart.
Answer: True
◍ In a hospital setting, a prescriber is allowed to pass an order verbally unto a
nurse, but must countersign the order within __________ hours.
Answer: 48
◍ In addition to clinical assessment, which is the most reliable method to
confirm & monitor correct placement of an endotracheal tube?.
Answer: continous waveform capnography
◍ A 45M had coronary artery stents placed 2 days ago. Today he is in severe
distress and reporting "crushing" chest discomfort. He is pale, diphoretic,
and cool to the touch. His radial pulse is very weak, blood pressure is 64/40,
respiratory is 28 bpm/min and O2 set is 89% on room air..
Answer: answer has to do with acute coronary syndrome
◍ T/F: A prescriber can issue a handwritten prescription to a CA
resident/patient, to be dispensed in CA, when their preferred pharmacy is
closed.
Answer: True
◍ T/F: The electronic prescription requirement does not apply to veterinarians.
Answer: True
◍ T/F: A nurse can transmit a prescription for Alprazolam to a pharmacist,
technically under the supervision of a prescriber.
Answer: True
◍ A 45M had coronary artery stents placed 2 days ago. Today he is in severe
distress and reporting "crushing" chest discomfort. He is pale, diphoretic,
and cool to the touch. His radial pulse is very weak, blood pressure is 64/40,
respiratory is 28 bpm/min and O2 set is 89% on room air. When applied, the
