CPJE Exam Practice 1 Questions With 100% Correct Answers | Verified | Updated 2024

CPJE Exam Practice 1 Questions With 100% Correct Answers | Verified | Updated 2024 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? - answerSchedule III, IV, V What is required when dispensing a drug with an estrogenic component? - answerPackage insert What is the default container for a prescription unless the patient has specifically requested not to receive their medications in this manner? - answerChild-resistant safety containers What is a DEA Form 222? - answerForm required for ordering Schedule II controlled substances What are the 4 sections of the California Pharmacy Law Text? - answer1. 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? - answerStatute: 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? - answerWhen 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? - answer"must" or "shall" What is the difference between a mandatory and permissive law? - answerA 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? - 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? - answerNo, 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? - answerIt 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? - answer1. Civil 2. Criminal 3. Administrative What is the potential legal action when an individual wins a civil suit against a pharmacist? - answerThe 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? - answerThe pharmacist could serve time in prison or pay a fine What is the potential legal action when a state board of pharmacy wins a criminal suit against a pharmacist? - answerThe pharmacist could have their license revoked, suspended, or put on probation What is the governing body for the CA State Board of Pharmacy? - answerDepartment of Consumer Affairs How many board members sit on the CA State Board of Pharmacy? - answer13 How many CA State Board members are required to be pharmacists? - answer7 How many CA State Board members are appointed by the Governor? - answer11 How many CA State Board of Pharmacy members are appointed by the State Senate? - answer2 How many of the State Senate-appointed CA State Board of Pharmacy members are required to be pharmacists? - answer0 How many of the Governor-appointed CA State Board of Pharmacy members are required to be actively practicing pharmacists? - answer5 How many of the Governor-appointed CA State Board of Pharmacy members are required NOT to be pharmacists? - answer4 How many total CA State Board of Pharmacy members are required NOT to be pharmacists? - answer8 How many of the Governor-appointed CA State Board of Pharmacy members are required to be registered pharmacists? - answer7 What is the minimum number of pharmacists on the CA State Board of Pharmacy required to work in an acute-care hospital setting? - answer1 What is the minimum number of pharmacists on the CA State Board of Pharmacy required to work in an independent community pharmacy? - answer1 What is the minimum number of pharmacists on the CA State Board of Pharmacy required to work in a chain community pharm