California Practice Standards and Jurisprudence
Examination (CPJE)
California Practice Standards and Jurisprudence
Examination (CPJE)
California Practice Standards and Jurisprudence
Examination (CPJE)
Most Tested Coverage Areas (10 Numbered List)
1. Prescription Validity and Completeness Requirements (California Business &
Professions Code)
2. Controlled Substance Schedules, Refills, and Time Limits (California vs. Federal)
3. CURES Database Reporting and Query Obligations
4. Patient Counseling Mandates and Documentation Exceptions
5. Prescription Transfer Procedures and Record Retention
6. Pharmacist Furnishing Authority (Contraceptives, Travel Meds, Naloxone)
7. Technician Ratios, Supervision, and Task Delegation
, 8. Quality Assurance, Medication Error Reporting, and Inventory Loss/Theft
9. Pharmacy License Renewal, CE Requirements, and APh Credentialing
10. Nonresident Pharmacy Requirements and Pharmacist-in-Charge Designation
California Practice Standards and Jurisprudence
Examination (CPJE)
1. A pharmacist receives a prescription for a Schedule II controlled substance
that contains all required elements except the prescriber's DEA number; what is
the legally appropriate action?
A. Dispense the prescription because the prescriber's license number is sufficient
B. Refuse to dispense until the prescriber provides the missing DEA number
C. Dispense the prescription and document the omission in the patient record
D. Contact the Board of Pharmacy for an emergency waiver before dispensing
Correct Answer: B
Explained Notes:
A: Incorrect. A prescriber's state license number does not substitute for a DEA
number on controlled substance prescriptions; both federal and California law
require the DEA number for Schedule II prescriptions.
, B: Correct. A Schedule II prescription missing the prescriber's DEA number is
incomplete and invalid; the pharmacist must refuse dispensing until the
prescriber supplies the required information . 3 9
C: Incorrect. Documenting an omission does not cure a legally invalid
prescription; dispensing an incomplete Schedule II order exposes the
pharmacist to disciplinary action.
D: Incorrect. The Board of Pharmacy does not issue emergency waivers for
incomplete Schedule II prescriptions; correction must come from the prescriber.
2. Under California law, what is the maximum period after the date written during
which a Schedule III prescription may be filled?
A. 30 days
B. 60 days
C. 90 days
D. 180 days
Correct Answer: D
Explained Notes:
A: Incorrect. Thirty days is shorter than the California limit for Schedule III
dispensing.
, B: Incorrect. Sixty days does not reflect the statutory time limit for Schedule III
prescriptions in California.
C: Incorrect. Ninety days applies to Schedule II prescriptions under California
law, not Schedule III.
D: Correct. California law permits Schedule III prescriptions to be filled within
180 days from the date written, subject to refill limitations and other
requirements . 3 8
3. A patient presents a prescription for a Schedule III medication with five refills
authorized; how many refills may the pharmacist legally dispense under
California law?
A. Zero refills; Schedule III cannot be refilled
B. Up to three refills within six months
C. Up to five refills within six months
D. Unlimited refills within one year
Correct Answer: C
Explained Notes:
A: Incorrect. Schedule III prescriptions may be refilled; the prohibition on refills
applies to Schedule II.
Examination (CPJE)
California Practice Standards and Jurisprudence
Examination (CPJE)
California Practice Standards and Jurisprudence
Examination (CPJE)
Most Tested Coverage Areas (10 Numbered List)
1. Prescription Validity and Completeness Requirements (California Business &
Professions Code)
2. Controlled Substance Schedules, Refills, and Time Limits (California vs. Federal)
3. CURES Database Reporting and Query Obligations
4. Patient Counseling Mandates and Documentation Exceptions
5. Prescription Transfer Procedures and Record Retention
6. Pharmacist Furnishing Authority (Contraceptives, Travel Meds, Naloxone)
7. Technician Ratios, Supervision, and Task Delegation
, 8. Quality Assurance, Medication Error Reporting, and Inventory Loss/Theft
9. Pharmacy License Renewal, CE Requirements, and APh Credentialing
10. Nonresident Pharmacy Requirements and Pharmacist-in-Charge Designation
California Practice Standards and Jurisprudence
Examination (CPJE)
1. A pharmacist receives a prescription for a Schedule II controlled substance
that contains all required elements except the prescriber's DEA number; what is
the legally appropriate action?
A. Dispense the prescription because the prescriber's license number is sufficient
B. Refuse to dispense until the prescriber provides the missing DEA number
C. Dispense the prescription and document the omission in the patient record
D. Contact the Board of Pharmacy for an emergency waiver before dispensing
Correct Answer: B
Explained Notes:
A: Incorrect. A prescriber's state license number does not substitute for a DEA
number on controlled substance prescriptions; both federal and California law
require the DEA number for Schedule II prescriptions.
, B: Correct. A Schedule II prescription missing the prescriber's DEA number is
incomplete and invalid; the pharmacist must refuse dispensing until the
prescriber supplies the required information . 3 9
C: Incorrect. Documenting an omission does not cure a legally invalid
prescription; dispensing an incomplete Schedule II order exposes the
pharmacist to disciplinary action.
D: Incorrect. The Board of Pharmacy does not issue emergency waivers for
incomplete Schedule II prescriptions; correction must come from the prescriber.
2. Under California law, what is the maximum period after the date written during
which a Schedule III prescription may be filled?
A. 30 days
B. 60 days
C. 90 days
D. 180 days
Correct Answer: D
Explained Notes:
A: Incorrect. Thirty days is shorter than the California limit for Schedule III
dispensing.
, B: Incorrect. Sixty days does not reflect the statutory time limit for Schedule III
prescriptions in California.
C: Incorrect. Ninety days applies to Schedule II prescriptions under California
law, not Schedule III.
D: Correct. California law permits Schedule III prescriptions to be filled within
180 days from the date written, subject to refill limitations and other
requirements . 3 8
3. A patient presents a prescription for a Schedule III medication with five refills
authorized; how many refills may the pharmacist legally dispense under
California law?
A. Zero refills; Schedule III cannot be refilled
B. Up to three refills within six months
C. Up to five refills within six months
D. Unlimited refills within one year
Correct Answer: C
Explained Notes:
A: Incorrect. Schedule III prescriptions may be refilled; the prohibition on refills
applies to Schedule II.
