CPJE PRACTICE EXAMS ANSWERS AND QUESTIONS
SET A+
✔✔Who can order via Form 222 - ✔✔1. Licensed and *non-licensed* personnel who
*the person registered w/ the DEA to order controlled drugs* gives "*Power of Attorney*"
Power of Attorney is written documentation that the person can order scheduled drugs
This form is *NOT sent to the DEA*, but is kept on file for an inspector
✔✔Checking Validity of a DEA Number (p. 91) - ✔✔DEA number
2 letters followed by *7 numbers* (like a phone number)
*Last digit = check digit*
*First letter*: identifies the type of practitioner or institution
A/B/F/G: Hospital/Clinic/Practitioner/Teaching Institution/Pharmay
M: Mid-level practitioner (PA, NP, Optometrists)
P/R: manufacturer/distributer/Researcher
*Second Letter*: First letter of the Prescriber's first *last name*
If authorized to prescribe narcotics (buprenorphine etc) for opioid addiction tx the 1st
letter will be replaced by an *"X"*
✔✔DATA 2000 (p. 91) - ✔✔Provision that permits prescribing of narcotics for opioid
addiction treatment
✔✔Practitioners may prescribe medication under the DEA registration of: (p. 91 bottom)
- ✔✔The hospital or institution they are working at
include the physician's hospital code number at the end (p. 91 bottom)
, ✔✔Check digit for DEA number - ✔✔1. Add 1st, 3rd, 5th numbers together
2. Add 2nd, 4th, 6th together then multiple this answer by 2
3. Add The sum of Step 1 and Step 2 together
The last digit should match the last digit of the prescriber's DEA number
✔✔Requirements for Valid Controlled Substance PRescriptions - ✔✔1. Signed and
dated by the Prescriber
2. Rx only valid for *6 months*
3. DEA *must* be included if writing for a controlled substance
ANY agent of the prescriber (nurse or office staff) can orally or electronically transmit an
Rx for a controlled substance classified as *III, IV, V*
Must write down the name of whoever is transmitting the controlled substance
✔✔Written Prescriptions (California Security Forms) for Controlled Substances -
✔✔Exceptions:
1. for terminally ill pt
2. emergency use
1. Schedules *II - V* MUST be written on California security prescriptions
2. 6 quality check off boxes: for quantity of med
3. Preprinted name, category of licensure, license number, federal controlled substance
reg. number of the prescribing practioner
4. check boxes shall be printed on the form the so prescriber can indicate the number of
*refills* ordered
5. Origin date of the prescription
✔✔Can a prescriber write a prescription for controlled and non-controlled drugs on the
same Security Rx - ✔✔Yes, you can have BOTH on the same Rx
✔✔List of Rx pads that have been stolen can be found where: (p. 94) - ✔✔Board of
pharmacy's website
✔✔*Institution Form*: Under health & Safety Code Section 1250
Designated prescriber at a facility that has 25+ physicians
Ideal for places with many residents and floating physicians
SET A+
✔✔Who can order via Form 222 - ✔✔1. Licensed and *non-licensed* personnel who
*the person registered w/ the DEA to order controlled drugs* gives "*Power of Attorney*"
Power of Attorney is written documentation that the person can order scheduled drugs
This form is *NOT sent to the DEA*, but is kept on file for an inspector
✔✔Checking Validity of a DEA Number (p. 91) - ✔✔DEA number
2 letters followed by *7 numbers* (like a phone number)
*Last digit = check digit*
*First letter*: identifies the type of practitioner or institution
A/B/F/G: Hospital/Clinic/Practitioner/Teaching Institution/Pharmay
M: Mid-level practitioner (PA, NP, Optometrists)
P/R: manufacturer/distributer/Researcher
*Second Letter*: First letter of the Prescriber's first *last name*
If authorized to prescribe narcotics (buprenorphine etc) for opioid addiction tx the 1st
letter will be replaced by an *"X"*
✔✔DATA 2000 (p. 91) - ✔✔Provision that permits prescribing of narcotics for opioid
addiction treatment
✔✔Practitioners may prescribe medication under the DEA registration of: (p. 91 bottom)
- ✔✔The hospital or institution they are working at
include the physician's hospital code number at the end (p. 91 bottom)
, ✔✔Check digit for DEA number - ✔✔1. Add 1st, 3rd, 5th numbers together
2. Add 2nd, 4th, 6th together then multiple this answer by 2
3. Add The sum of Step 1 and Step 2 together
The last digit should match the last digit of the prescriber's DEA number
✔✔Requirements for Valid Controlled Substance PRescriptions - ✔✔1. Signed and
dated by the Prescriber
2. Rx only valid for *6 months*
3. DEA *must* be included if writing for a controlled substance
ANY agent of the prescriber (nurse or office staff) can orally or electronically transmit an
Rx for a controlled substance classified as *III, IV, V*
Must write down the name of whoever is transmitting the controlled substance
✔✔Written Prescriptions (California Security Forms) for Controlled Substances -
✔✔Exceptions:
1. for terminally ill pt
2. emergency use
1. Schedules *II - V* MUST be written on California security prescriptions
2. 6 quality check off boxes: for quantity of med
3. Preprinted name, category of licensure, license number, federal controlled substance
reg. number of the prescribing practioner
4. check boxes shall be printed on the form the so prescriber can indicate the number of
*refills* ordered
5. Origin date of the prescription
✔✔Can a prescriber write a prescription for controlled and non-controlled drugs on the
same Security Rx - ✔✔Yes, you can have BOTH on the same Rx
✔✔List of Rx pads that have been stolen can be found where: (p. 94) - ✔✔Board of
pharmacy's website
✔✔*Institution Form*: Under health & Safety Code Section 1250
Designated prescriber at a facility that has 25+ physicians
Ideal for places with many residents and floating physicians
