CPJE Practice 1, Final CPJE Review, CPJE Oncology, CPJE/NAPLEX – HIV| 1973 questions| with complete solutions

What schedule drugs require one-inch red "C" on the lower right corner of a prescription when the hardcopy for the controlled substance is integrated into the nonscheduled drug prescription files? correct answer: Schedule III, IV, V What is required when dispensing a drug with an estrogenic component? correct answer: Package insert What is the default container for a prescription unless the patient has specifically requested not to receive their medications in this manner? correct answer: Child-resistant safety containers What is a DEA Form 222? correct answer: Form required for ordering Schedule II controlled substances What are the 4 sections of the California Pharmacy Law Text? correct answer: 1. The California Business and Professions Code 2. The California Code of Regulations from the Administrative Codes 3. The California Health and Safety Codes (includes Uniform Controlled Substances Act) 4. The California Civil Codes (confidentiality) What is the difference between a Statute and a Regulation? correct answer: Statute: Codes found in the California Business and Professions Codes, California Health and Safety Codes, and California Civil Codes; Statutes are passed by the state legislature Regulations: Codes that make up the California Code of Regulations; Codes are developed by State Agencies (e.g. CA Board of Pharmacy) What is the Preemption Doctrine? correct answer: When a state and federal law conflict, the more stringent law applies. (ex. Paregoric is Schedule III in federal, but Schedule II in CA -- Schedule II prevails in CA because it is more strict) What terms are used in a statute or regulation to make it mandatory? correct answer: "must" or "shall" What is the difference between a mandatory and permissive law? correct answer: A mandatory law must be followed precisely as stated. A permissive law only provides guidance on how to proceed. (e.g. pharmacist does not have to be PIC for a second pharmacy if they cannot handle duties for both pharmacies) What terms are used in a statute or reglation to make it permissive? correct answer: "may" or "can" A patient requests a refill for a medication that has PRN refills, but the prescription was originally written over one year ago. Are you required, by law, to contact the physician for a new prescription? correct answer: No, you technically have not broken any laws and would not be subject to criminal sanctions. However you have acted outside the standard of practice according to the attorney general. You could be subject to a civil claim if something bad happened to the patient. How does the Attorney General's opinion weigh in on a pharmacy related matter? correct answer: It is a GUIDANCE, not a law, but if you do not follow it and something happens to a patient, the patient could file a legal claim stating you were not following the STANDARD OF PRACTICE. What are the three common legal actions that can be brought against a pharmacist? correct answer: 1. Civil 2. Criminal 3. Administrative What is the potential legal action when an individual wins a civil suit against a pharmacist? correct answer: The pharmacist may be required to compensate the patient What is the potential legal action when a governing body wins a criminal suit against a pharmacist? correct answer: The pharmacist