CPJE LAW EVALUATION TEST ANSWERS AND
QUESTIONS SET A+
✔✔Electronic records are kept for ____ (time) in the pharmacy - ✔✔3 yrs
✔✔Records of chart orders for NON-CONTROLLED substances must be kept for
_____ (time) and chart orders for CONTROLLED substances must be kept for _____
(time) - ✔✔3 yrs
7 yrs
✔✔The FEDERAL requirement is to conduct a schedule II inventory on a _____
(frequency) basis.
The CALIFORNIA requirement is to conduct a schedule II inventory at least every
_____ (frequency). This requires:
1. A physical count, not an estimate, of all schedule II controlled substances. The count
for the federal requirement can also count as for the California requirement for the year
in which it was taken.
2. A review of all acquisitions and dispositions. This means that all schedule II drugs
that came into the pharmacy (ie wholesaler deliveries) and all that went out (ie
prescriptions, transfer to another pharmacy/clinic, etc) should be compared to see if the
current inventory count corresponds correctly. If not, the cause of any discrepancies
should be identified - ✔✔Biennial/ every 2 yrs
Every 3 months/ quarterly
✔✔The inventory records of schedule II drugs must be kept SEPARATE from all otehr
controlled substances. If the pharmacist suspects a loss, the inventory is taken as soon
as possible to confirm the loss. Losses and known causes must be reported to the
board within _____ (time) of discovery (when the loss was found) or within ___ (time) if
theft, self-use, or diversion by board licensee is the cause. - ✔✔30 days
14 days
✔✔When is the best time of the day to perform schedule II inventory? - ✔✔Beginning or
close of business
, Inventory should NOT be performed during business hours since it count may change
as medications are dispensed.
✔✔Substances Inventory:
For sealed, UNOPENED contailers of all controlled substances, an EXACT amount is
needed. There is no need to open the container; use the count that is on the label.
For OPENED containers of controlled substances:
1. All schedule I & II containers _____ (require an exact count / can be estimated).
2. Schedule III-V containers that hold 1,000 dosage units OR LESS _____ (require an
exact count/ can be estimated).
3. Schedule III-V containers that hold MORE than 1,000 dosage units (require an exact
count/ can be estimated). - ✔✔1. requrie an exact count
2. can be estimated
3. require an exact amount
✔✔Prescription records are kept for _____ (time) total.
Non-controlled prescriprion records MUST be kept in the pharmacy for at least _____
(time). Afterwards, they can be kept off-site for another _____ (time).
Controlled prescription records MUST be kept in the pharmacy for at least _____ (time).
Afterwards, they can be kept off-site for another _____ (time). - ✔✔3 years
Non-controlled: 1 year at pharmacy, 2 years off-site
Controlled: 2 years at pharmacy, 1 year off-site
✔✔Initially, DME (durable emdical equipment) supplier, such as a pharmacy, can
receive a verbal order or a written dispensing order for the product the pt needs.
However, the verbal/ written order CANNOT be used to BILL pt's MEDICARE.
Therefore, billing requires a _____ (aka DWO) - ✔✔detailed written order
✔✔DWO must include: - ✔✔1. Exact name of items
2. Route of administration
3. Frequency of use (for test strips and lancets)
4. Quantity
5. Number of refills
6. Dosage and concentration (if applicable)
7. Duration of infusion (if applicable)
✔✔Each person licensed by the BOP are "mandated reporters" of child abuse, elder
abuse, and neglect. A report should be made when there is a reason to believe that a
child/elder is a victim of abuse or neglect. The mandated reporters must phone law
enforcement or protective services as soon as they can and prepare & send a written
report within _____ working days or _____hrs of receiving the information concerning
QUESTIONS SET A+
✔✔Electronic records are kept for ____ (time) in the pharmacy - ✔✔3 yrs
✔✔Records of chart orders for NON-CONTROLLED substances must be kept for
_____ (time) and chart orders for CONTROLLED substances must be kept for _____
(time) - ✔✔3 yrs
7 yrs
✔✔The FEDERAL requirement is to conduct a schedule II inventory on a _____
(frequency) basis.
The CALIFORNIA requirement is to conduct a schedule II inventory at least every
_____ (frequency). This requires:
1. A physical count, not an estimate, of all schedule II controlled substances. The count
for the federal requirement can also count as for the California requirement for the year
in which it was taken.
2. A review of all acquisitions and dispositions. This means that all schedule II drugs
that came into the pharmacy (ie wholesaler deliveries) and all that went out (ie
prescriptions, transfer to another pharmacy/clinic, etc) should be compared to see if the
current inventory count corresponds correctly. If not, the cause of any discrepancies
should be identified - ✔✔Biennial/ every 2 yrs
Every 3 months/ quarterly
✔✔The inventory records of schedule II drugs must be kept SEPARATE from all otehr
controlled substances. If the pharmacist suspects a loss, the inventory is taken as soon
as possible to confirm the loss. Losses and known causes must be reported to the
board within _____ (time) of discovery (when the loss was found) or within ___ (time) if
theft, self-use, or diversion by board licensee is the cause. - ✔✔30 days
14 days
✔✔When is the best time of the day to perform schedule II inventory? - ✔✔Beginning or
close of business
, Inventory should NOT be performed during business hours since it count may change
as medications are dispensed.
✔✔Substances Inventory:
For sealed, UNOPENED contailers of all controlled substances, an EXACT amount is
needed. There is no need to open the container; use the count that is on the label.
For OPENED containers of controlled substances:
1. All schedule I & II containers _____ (require an exact count / can be estimated).
2. Schedule III-V containers that hold 1,000 dosage units OR LESS _____ (require an
exact count/ can be estimated).
3. Schedule III-V containers that hold MORE than 1,000 dosage units (require an exact
count/ can be estimated). - ✔✔1. requrie an exact count
2. can be estimated
3. require an exact amount
✔✔Prescription records are kept for _____ (time) total.
Non-controlled prescriprion records MUST be kept in the pharmacy for at least _____
(time). Afterwards, they can be kept off-site for another _____ (time).
Controlled prescription records MUST be kept in the pharmacy for at least _____ (time).
Afterwards, they can be kept off-site for another _____ (time). - ✔✔3 years
Non-controlled: 1 year at pharmacy, 2 years off-site
Controlled: 2 years at pharmacy, 1 year off-site
✔✔Initially, DME (durable emdical equipment) supplier, such as a pharmacy, can
receive a verbal order or a written dispensing order for the product the pt needs.
However, the verbal/ written order CANNOT be used to BILL pt's MEDICARE.
Therefore, billing requires a _____ (aka DWO) - ✔✔detailed written order
✔✔DWO must include: - ✔✔1. Exact name of items
2. Route of administration
3. Frequency of use (for test strips and lancets)
4. Quantity
5. Number of refills
6. Dosage and concentration (if applicable)
7. Duration of infusion (if applicable)
✔✔Each person licensed by the BOP are "mandated reporters" of child abuse, elder
abuse, and neglect. A report should be made when there is a reason to believe that a
child/elder is a victim of abuse or neglect. The mandated reporters must phone law
enforcement or protective services as soon as they can and prepare & send a written
report within _____ working days or _____hrs of receiving the information concerning
