CPJE Exam Comprehensive Questions and
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Question 1
A 75-year-old patient was taking clopidogrel, ASA, an ace inhibitor, a beta-blocker, a
loop diuretic, and potassium chloride. The patient recently expired and the family is
asking the pharmacist what to do with his medications. Choose the MOST appropriate
option for disposing these drugs:
A. Place the drugs in a DEA-authorized collection recepticle
B. Remove the patient identifying information and put them in the trash.
C. Flush the pills down the toilet and throw the empty containers in the trash.
D. Bring the drugs back to he pharmacy since they are unused.
Correct Answer
A
Question 2
A physician has written an order for Crestor, which is not on the hospital's formulary.
The pharmacist will substitute the drug, according to the hospital's therapeutic
interchange protocol. Which of the following medications is a reasonable substitution
for this drug?
A. Nystatin
B. Vytorin
C. Bio-statin
D. Lipitor
Correct Answer
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,Question 3
Which of the following medications must have the auxiliary label "CAUTION: do not
take alcohol when using this medicine?" applied to the bottle?
A. Lotensin
B. Xyzal
C. Nucynta ER
D. Symbicort
Correct Answer
C
Question 4
A non-scheduled drug will become re-classified as a controlled substance, effective
Jan 30,2022. When does inventory need to be taken for this drug?
A. On Jan 30, 2022
B. By Mar 30, 2022
C. During the regular biennial inventory
D. On Feb 3, 2022
Correct Answer
A
Question 5
The new pharmacist-in-charge conducted the controlled drug inventory and filed the
records with the non-controlled inventory records in a folder called "Drug
Inventories" Which of the following statements is correct?
A. This is acceptable if the schedule II inventory is readily accessible
B. This is not acceptable since schedule II records should be kept separate
C. This is acceptable if all schedule II inventory records are labeled with a "Red C"
D. This is not acceptable because non-controlled substance inventories should be
kept separate
Correct Answer
B
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,Question 6
A patient has just been counseled on appropriate use of Niaspan. Which of the
following statements would confirm patient understanding of the purpose for taking
this medication?
A. This medication will treat my high BP and lower risk of stroke.
B. This medication will treat my high cholesterol and lower my risk of heart attack.
C. This medication will treat my enlarged prostate and I won't have to get up at night
to urinate.
D. This medication will help keep my mood stable and allow me to sleep better at
night.
Correct Answer
B
Question 7
A mother is picking up a new antibiotics prescription for her child. Which of the
pharmacy staff can provide an offer to counsel?
1. The pharmacist interns
2. The pharmacy technicians
3. The pharmacists
4. The pharmacy clerk
A. 1 and 2
B. 3 and 4
C. 1 and 3
D. 2 and 4
Correct Answer
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, Question 8
A patient presents a prescription with legible license number, but the doctors name
and signature are illegible. Which of the following is MOST appropriate advice for the
pharmacist to give the staff?
A. Ask if the patient remembers the doctors name
B. Tell the patient the prescription cannot be filled
C. Call the prescribers telephone number printed on the prescription
D. Have the patient return the prescription to the doctor and ask for a legible name
Correct Answer
C
Question 9
The PIC caught the other staff pharmacist trying to put an open bottle of Tramadol
into her purse during a shift. When the PIC confronted her, she admitted becming
addicted after having a recent surgery. What is the most appropriate action the PIC
should take?
A. Do not report the theft since the medication is not controlled. Refer her to the
pharmacist recovery program.
B. Report the theft and chemical impairment to the board within 30 days
C. Report the theft and chemical impairment to the board within 14 days
D. Report the theft and chemical impairment to the board within 7 days
Correct Answer
C
Question 10
The Tech-check-tech arrangement is allowed in general acute hospitals if the
following conditions are met:
A. If the supervising tech has attained an A.A. degree and is listed as a "supervisory
technician" with the state board
B. If the hospital has an ongoing clinical pharmacy program where pharmacists are in
the patient care areas
C. If the technicians involved have been working for at least 10 years in the same
hospital
D. If the technicians involved are planning to attend pharmacy school
Correct Answer
B
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Verified Answers 100% Accurate! 2026!
Question 1
A 75-year-old patient was taking clopidogrel, ASA, an ace inhibitor, a beta-blocker, a
loop diuretic, and potassium chloride. The patient recently expired and the family is
asking the pharmacist what to do with his medications. Choose the MOST appropriate
option for disposing these drugs:
A. Place the drugs in a DEA-authorized collection recepticle
B. Remove the patient identifying information and put them in the trash.
C. Flush the pills down the toilet and throw the empty containers in the trash.
D. Bring the drugs back to he pharmacy since they are unused.
Correct Answer
A
Question 2
A physician has written an order for Crestor, which is not on the hospital's formulary.
The pharmacist will substitute the drug, according to the hospital's therapeutic
interchange protocol. Which of the following medications is a reasonable substitution
for this drug?
A. Nystatin
B. Vytorin
C. Bio-statin
D. Lipitor
Correct Answer
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,Question 3
Which of the following medications must have the auxiliary label "CAUTION: do not
take alcohol when using this medicine?" applied to the bottle?
A. Lotensin
B. Xyzal
C. Nucynta ER
D. Symbicort
Correct Answer
C
Question 4
A non-scheduled drug will become re-classified as a controlled substance, effective
Jan 30,2022. When does inventory need to be taken for this drug?
A. On Jan 30, 2022
B. By Mar 30, 2022
C. During the regular biennial inventory
D. On Feb 3, 2022
Correct Answer
A
Question 5
The new pharmacist-in-charge conducted the controlled drug inventory and filed the
records with the non-controlled inventory records in a folder called "Drug
Inventories" Which of the following statements is correct?
A. This is acceptable if the schedule II inventory is readily accessible
B. This is not acceptable since schedule II records should be kept separate
C. This is acceptable if all schedule II inventory records are labeled with a "Red C"
D. This is not acceptable because non-controlled substance inventories should be
kept separate
Correct Answer
B
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,Question 6
A patient has just been counseled on appropriate use of Niaspan. Which of the
following statements would confirm patient understanding of the purpose for taking
this medication?
A. This medication will treat my high BP and lower risk of stroke.
B. This medication will treat my high cholesterol and lower my risk of heart attack.
C. This medication will treat my enlarged prostate and I won't have to get up at night
to urinate.
D. This medication will help keep my mood stable and allow me to sleep better at
night.
Correct Answer
B
Question 7
A mother is picking up a new antibiotics prescription for her child. Which of the
pharmacy staff can provide an offer to counsel?
1. The pharmacist interns
2. The pharmacy technicians
3. The pharmacists
4. The pharmacy clerk
A. 1 and 2
B. 3 and 4
C. 1 and 3
D. 2 and 4
Correct Answer
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, Question 8
A patient presents a prescription with legible license number, but the doctors name
and signature are illegible. Which of the following is MOST appropriate advice for the
pharmacist to give the staff?
A. Ask if the patient remembers the doctors name
B. Tell the patient the prescription cannot be filled
C. Call the prescribers telephone number printed on the prescription
D. Have the patient return the prescription to the doctor and ask for a legible name
Correct Answer
C
Question 9
The PIC caught the other staff pharmacist trying to put an open bottle of Tramadol
into her purse during a shift. When the PIC confronted her, she admitted becming
addicted after having a recent surgery. What is the most appropriate action the PIC
should take?
A. Do not report the theft since the medication is not controlled. Refer her to the
pharmacist recovery program.
B. Report the theft and chemical impairment to the board within 30 days
C. Report the theft and chemical impairment to the board within 14 days
D. Report the theft and chemical impairment to the board within 7 days
Correct Answer
C
Question 10
The Tech-check-tech arrangement is allowed in general acute hospitals if the
following conditions are met:
A. If the supervising tech has attained an A.A. degree and is listed as a "supervisory
technician" with the state board
B. If the hospital has an ongoing clinical pharmacy program where pharmacists are in
the patient care areas
C. If the technicians involved have been working for at least 10 years in the same
hospital
D. If the technicians involved are planning to attend pharmacy school
Correct Answer
B
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