California-PHARMACY-LAW-practice-exam-Q&A
__A__-&-__B__-(drugs)-are-products-that-have-restricted-distribution-because-they-
can-be-used-to-make-illicit-drugs,-including-methamphetamine-&-amphetamine.
__A__:-Sudafed-®
__B__:-Bronkaid®,-Primatene®
The-quantity-limits-under-this-act-_____-(does/-does-not)-apply-to-prescriptions.---
CORRECT-ANSWER-A:-Pseudoephedrine
B:-Ephedrine
Does-not
A-biosimilar-_____-(is/-is-NOT)-automatically-interchangable-with-the-reference-
product.-A-biosimilar-must-prove-that-it-would-have-the-same-clinical-effect-as-the-
reference-product-in-any-given-patient-in-order-to-be-considered-interchangable.---
CORRECT-ANSWER-is-NOT
A-copy-of-the-chart-order-for-CONTROLLED-substances-must-be-kept-at-the-hospital-
for-at-least-_____-(time).---CORRECT-ANSWER-7-years
A-copy-of-the-chart-order-for-NON-CONTROLLED-substances-must-be-kept-at-the-
hospital-for-at-least-_____-(time).---CORRECT-ANSWER-3-years
A-mobile-pharmacy-during-a-federal/state/local-emergency-must-cease-activity-within-
_____-(time)-after-the-emergency-is-over.---CORRECT-ANSWER-48-hours
A-new-law-in-2018-_____-(allows/-phohibits?)-a-community-pharmacy-from-requiring-
a-pharmacist-to-WORK-ALONE.---CORRECT-ANSWER-prohibits
A-pharmacist-_____-(can/-cannot?)-administer-epinephrine-or-diphenhydramine-by-
injection-to-treat-severe-allergic-reaction---CORRECT-ANSWER-Can
A-pharmacist-can-only-supervise-_____-technician-TRAINEE-at-a-time,-and-only-for-up-
to-120-hours.---CORRECT-ANSWER-1
A-pharmacist-can-supervise-_____-clerks-at-a-time---CORRECT-ANSWER-unlimited
A-pharmacist-can-supervise-_____-interns-at-any-one-time.---CORRECT-ANSWER-2
A-pharmacist-cannot-dispense-a-greater-quantity-supply-of-drug-(ex:-from-30d-supply-
to-90d-supply)-if:
1.-Prescriber-hand-written-or-orally-indicates-"_____"-or-words-similar-to-that
,2.-Prescriber-indicates-that-dispensing-the-initial-amount-is-MEDICALLY-NECESSARY---
CORRECT-ANSWER-No-change-to-quantity
A-pharmacist-from-the-supervising-pharmacy-must-travel-to-the-remote/-telepharmacy-
site-and-conduct-an-inspection-of-the-pharmacy-at-least-_____-(frequency).---
CORRECT-ANSWER-once-a-month
A-pharmacist-must-keep-med-profiles-on-all-pts-who-have-Rxs-filled-at-the-pharmacy-
except-when-pharmacist-feels-that-the-pt-will-NOT-come-back-to-the-pharmacy.-Each-
profile-must-be-kept-for-at-least-_____-(time)-from-the-date-when-the-LAST-Rx-was-
filled---CORRECT-ANSWER-1-year
A-pharmacy-can-sell-controlled-substances-to-other-pharmacies-or-prescribers-
(without-being-registered-as-a-distributor)-as-long-as-the-total-#-of-dosage-units-
DOES-NOT-EXCEED-_____%-fo-the-total-#-of-controlled-substance-dosage-units-
DISPENSED-per-calendar-year.---CORRECT-ANSWER-5
A-pharmacy-or-outsourcing-facility-that-issues-a-recall-notice-about-its-COMPOUNDED-
drug-preparation-must-contact....
The-recipient-pharmacy,-prescriber,-or-patient-within-_____-(time)
AND
The-BOP-within-_____-(time)
.....-of-the-recall-notice-if-BOTH-of-the-following-apply:
*-Use/-exposure-to-the-recalled-compounded-preparation-can-cause-serious-adverse-
effects-or-death
*-The-recalled-compounded-preparation-was-dispensed,-or-is-intended-for-use-in-
California---CORRECT-ANSWER-12-hours
24-hours
A-prescription-must-have-the-following-information:---CORRECT-ANSWER-Pt-name
Address-of-pt
Name-&-quantity-of-drug/-device-
Directions-for-use
Date-of-issue
Prescriber-info-(stamped,-typed,-or-written-by-hand/-typeset)--Name,-address,-&-
telephone-number,-prescriber's-license-classification,-prescriber's-DEA-number-(if-
controlled-substance-is-prescribed)
Condition-or-purpose-of-prescribed-drug-(if-requested-by-the-pt)
Prescriber-signature
A-Rx-for-a-controlled-substance-is-exempt-from-using-a-security-form-if-the-prescriber-
has-certified-that-the-patient-is-terminally-ill-by-writing-the-words-"-_____-(#)-
exemption"-on-a-plain-Rx-form.
, For-this-purpose,-"terminally-ill"-means-a-pt-who-is-suffering-from-an-incurable/-
irreversible-illness-that-is-expected-to-cause-death-within-_____-(time).---CORRECT-
ANSWER-1159.2-exemption
1-year
Addyi
What-is-the-Risk?-What-is-the-REMS-requirement-for-the-med-to-be-approved-for-
dispensing?---CORRECT-ANSWER-Addyi-REMS-Program
Risk:-Hypotension-and-syncope-due-to-an-interaction-W/-ALCOHOL
Reuirement:-No-alcohol-use-while-taking-Addyi.-All-REMS-participants-must-be-trained-
and-pts-must-be-properly-counseled.
All-actions-related-to-test-ordering,-interpretationm-and-management,-including-
changes-in-drug-treatment,-must-be-documented-within-_____-(time)-in-a-system-
accessible-to-the-healthcare-team-members-(Ex:-electronic-Health-Record-(EHR))---
CORRECT-ANSWER-24-hours
All-CONTROLLED-drugs-expire-_____-(time)-from-the-date-of-issue.---CORRECT-
ANSWER-6-months
All-controlled-substances-prescriptions-are-valid-for-_____-(time
)-and-must-be-SIGNED-and-DATED-by-the-prescriber.-If-the-prescription-is-written-for-
a-controlled-substance,-the-prescriber's-DEA-number-MUST-be-included.---CORRECT-
ANSWER-6-months
All-drug-acquisition-(ex-invocies)-and-disposition-records-(ex:-prescription-records,-
chart-orders)-are-kept-for-at-least-_____-(time)---CORRECT-ANSWER-3-yrs
All-records-of-DEA-222,-invoice-for-III,-IV,-&-V,-and-inventory-records-are-kept-for-at-
least-_____-(time).---CORRECT-ANSWER-3-years
An-additional-PIC-self-assessment-form-must-be-completed-within-_____-(time)-if-a-
NEW-PERMIT-is-issued,-when-the-pharmacy-has-A-NEW-PIC,-or-when-the-pharmacy-
MOVES-TO-A-NEW-LOCATION.---CORRECT-ANSWER-30-days
An-underserved-location-is-one-that-does-not-have-a-pharmacy-within-______-
(distance).---CORRECT-ANSWER-10-miles
Any-change-of-PIC-is-reported-by-the-pharmacy-&-the-departing-PIC-to-the-board-in-
writing-within-_____-(time).---CORRECT-ANSWER-30-days
__A__-&-__B__-(drugs)-are-products-that-have-restricted-distribution-because-they-
can-be-used-to-make-illicit-drugs,-including-methamphetamine-&-amphetamine.
__A__:-Sudafed-®
__B__:-Bronkaid®,-Primatene®
The-quantity-limits-under-this-act-_____-(does/-does-not)-apply-to-prescriptions.---
CORRECT-ANSWER-A:-Pseudoephedrine
B:-Ephedrine
Does-not
A-biosimilar-_____-(is/-is-NOT)-automatically-interchangable-with-the-reference-
product.-A-biosimilar-must-prove-that-it-would-have-the-same-clinical-effect-as-the-
reference-product-in-any-given-patient-in-order-to-be-considered-interchangable.---
CORRECT-ANSWER-is-NOT
A-copy-of-the-chart-order-for-CONTROLLED-substances-must-be-kept-at-the-hospital-
for-at-least-_____-(time).---CORRECT-ANSWER-7-years
A-copy-of-the-chart-order-for-NON-CONTROLLED-substances-must-be-kept-at-the-
hospital-for-at-least-_____-(time).---CORRECT-ANSWER-3-years
A-mobile-pharmacy-during-a-federal/state/local-emergency-must-cease-activity-within-
_____-(time)-after-the-emergency-is-over.---CORRECT-ANSWER-48-hours
A-new-law-in-2018-_____-(allows/-phohibits?)-a-community-pharmacy-from-requiring-
a-pharmacist-to-WORK-ALONE.---CORRECT-ANSWER-prohibits
A-pharmacist-_____-(can/-cannot?)-administer-epinephrine-or-diphenhydramine-by-
injection-to-treat-severe-allergic-reaction---CORRECT-ANSWER-Can
A-pharmacist-can-only-supervise-_____-technician-TRAINEE-at-a-time,-and-only-for-up-
to-120-hours.---CORRECT-ANSWER-1
A-pharmacist-can-supervise-_____-clerks-at-a-time---CORRECT-ANSWER-unlimited
A-pharmacist-can-supervise-_____-interns-at-any-one-time.---CORRECT-ANSWER-2
A-pharmacist-cannot-dispense-a-greater-quantity-supply-of-drug-(ex:-from-30d-supply-
to-90d-supply)-if:
1.-Prescriber-hand-written-or-orally-indicates-"_____"-or-words-similar-to-that
,2.-Prescriber-indicates-that-dispensing-the-initial-amount-is-MEDICALLY-NECESSARY---
CORRECT-ANSWER-No-change-to-quantity
A-pharmacist-from-the-supervising-pharmacy-must-travel-to-the-remote/-telepharmacy-
site-and-conduct-an-inspection-of-the-pharmacy-at-least-_____-(frequency).---
CORRECT-ANSWER-once-a-month
A-pharmacist-must-keep-med-profiles-on-all-pts-who-have-Rxs-filled-at-the-pharmacy-
except-when-pharmacist-feels-that-the-pt-will-NOT-come-back-to-the-pharmacy.-Each-
profile-must-be-kept-for-at-least-_____-(time)-from-the-date-when-the-LAST-Rx-was-
filled---CORRECT-ANSWER-1-year
A-pharmacy-can-sell-controlled-substances-to-other-pharmacies-or-prescribers-
(without-being-registered-as-a-distributor)-as-long-as-the-total-#-of-dosage-units-
DOES-NOT-EXCEED-_____%-fo-the-total-#-of-controlled-substance-dosage-units-
DISPENSED-per-calendar-year.---CORRECT-ANSWER-5
A-pharmacy-or-outsourcing-facility-that-issues-a-recall-notice-about-its-COMPOUNDED-
drug-preparation-must-contact....
The-recipient-pharmacy,-prescriber,-or-patient-within-_____-(time)
AND
The-BOP-within-_____-(time)
.....-of-the-recall-notice-if-BOTH-of-the-following-apply:
*-Use/-exposure-to-the-recalled-compounded-preparation-can-cause-serious-adverse-
effects-or-death
*-The-recalled-compounded-preparation-was-dispensed,-or-is-intended-for-use-in-
California---CORRECT-ANSWER-12-hours
24-hours
A-prescription-must-have-the-following-information:---CORRECT-ANSWER-Pt-name
Address-of-pt
Name-&-quantity-of-drug/-device-
Directions-for-use
Date-of-issue
Prescriber-info-(stamped,-typed,-or-written-by-hand/-typeset)--Name,-address,-&-
telephone-number,-prescriber's-license-classification,-prescriber's-DEA-number-(if-
controlled-substance-is-prescribed)
Condition-or-purpose-of-prescribed-drug-(if-requested-by-the-pt)
Prescriber-signature
A-Rx-for-a-controlled-substance-is-exempt-from-using-a-security-form-if-the-prescriber-
has-certified-that-the-patient-is-terminally-ill-by-writing-the-words-"-_____-(#)-
exemption"-on-a-plain-Rx-form.
, For-this-purpose,-"terminally-ill"-means-a-pt-who-is-suffering-from-an-incurable/-
irreversible-illness-that-is-expected-to-cause-death-within-_____-(time).---CORRECT-
ANSWER-1159.2-exemption
1-year
Addyi
What-is-the-Risk?-What-is-the-REMS-requirement-for-the-med-to-be-approved-for-
dispensing?---CORRECT-ANSWER-Addyi-REMS-Program
Risk:-Hypotension-and-syncope-due-to-an-interaction-W/-ALCOHOL
Reuirement:-No-alcohol-use-while-taking-Addyi.-All-REMS-participants-must-be-trained-
and-pts-must-be-properly-counseled.
All-actions-related-to-test-ordering,-interpretationm-and-management,-including-
changes-in-drug-treatment,-must-be-documented-within-_____-(time)-in-a-system-
accessible-to-the-healthcare-team-members-(Ex:-electronic-Health-Record-(EHR))---
CORRECT-ANSWER-24-hours
All-CONTROLLED-drugs-expire-_____-(time)-from-the-date-of-issue.---CORRECT-
ANSWER-6-months
All-controlled-substances-prescriptions-are-valid-for-_____-(time
)-and-must-be-SIGNED-and-DATED-by-the-prescriber.-If-the-prescription-is-written-for-
a-controlled-substance,-the-prescriber's-DEA-number-MUST-be-included.---CORRECT-
ANSWER-6-months
All-drug-acquisition-(ex-invocies)-and-disposition-records-(ex:-prescription-records,-
chart-orders)-are-kept-for-at-least-_____-(time)---CORRECT-ANSWER-3-yrs
All-records-of-DEA-222,-invoice-for-III,-IV,-&-V,-and-inventory-records-are-kept-for-at-
least-_____-(time).---CORRECT-ANSWER-3-years
An-additional-PIC-self-assessment-form-must-be-completed-within-_____-(time)-if-a-
NEW-PERMIT-is-issued,-when-the-pharmacy-has-A-NEW-PIC,-or-when-the-pharmacy-
MOVES-TO-A-NEW-LOCATION.---CORRECT-ANSWER-30-days
An-underserved-location-is-one-that-does-not-have-a-pharmacy-within-______-
(distance).---CORRECT-ANSWER-10-miles
Any-change-of-PIC-is-reported-by-the-pharmacy-&-the-departing-PIC-to-the-board-in-
writing-within-_____-(time).---CORRECT-ANSWER-30-days
