CPJE Review UPDATED Exam Questions
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Duties & Licensure of Pharmacy Staff - CORRECT ANSWER - - pg 6
- Pharmacists, interns, pharmacy technicians & pharmacy technician trainees must wear name
tags when @ work, in 18 pt type, tht contain their name & license status
- All licensees must also join board's email notification list w/in 60 days of becoming licensed
Duties & Licensure of Pharmacy Staff
Pharmacist-in-charge - CORRECT ANSWER - - pg 7
- PIC has strict liability for violation of law in pharmacy, even if he or she did not have actual
knowledge of violation
- PIC can supervise up to 2 pharmacies as long as they are w/in 50 driving miles of each other
- any change of PIC must be reported by pharmacy & departing PIC to board in writing w/in 30
days
- Each PIC must complete biennial (ie every other year) Self-Assessment form for their
pharmacy b4 July 1 of each odd numbered yr (eg by July 1, 2021, then again by July 1, 2023)
- Additional Self-Assessment form must be completed w/in 30 days if new permit is issued,
when pharmacy has new PIC & when pharmacy moves to new location
- Each Self-Assessment form will be kept in pharmacy for 3 yrs
Duties & Licensure of Pharmacy Staff
Pharmacist - CORRECT ANSWER - - pg 7
- Candidate must have completed 15,000 hrs of pharmacy practice experience
(1) Candidates who have graduated fr ACPE-accredited school of pharmacy after January 1,
2016 are deemed to have satisfied pharmacy practice experience hrs
- Under CA law, all registered pharmacists (RPhs) can provide following services after meeting
certain training requirements
(1) Administer drugs & biologics when ordered by prescriber
(2) Furnish self-administered hormonal contraceptives, which includes oral formulations (BC
pills), transdermal (patch) & vaginal (ring) preparations & injections
,(3) Furnish travel meds recommended by CDC & which do not require diagnosis
(4) Furnish prescription nicotine replacement products for smoking cessation, including inhaler
(such as Nicotrol) & nasal spray (such as Nicotrol NS)
(5) independently initiate & administer immunizations recommended by CDC to patients 3 yrs of
age & older
(6) order & interpret tests for purpose of monitoring & managing efficacy & toxicity of drug
therapies, incoordination w/ patient's PCP or w/ diagnosing prescriber
Pharmacist
Continuing Education & License Renewal - CORRECT ANSWER - - pg 8
- In order to ensure tht pharmacists are up-to-date w. new drug changes & treatment guidelines,
30H of continuing education (CE) must be completed during each 2-yr license period
- For license renewals on or after July 1, 2019, @ least 2H of pharmacy law & ethics must be
included w/ each renewal
- license expires on last day of pharmacist's birth month
- 1st 2-yr license cycle is exempt fr CE requirements since pharmacist is considered up to date
- certificate of completion of CEs must be kept for 4 yrs
- Pharmacists must disclose (on renewal form) if any government agency issued disciplinary
action against any of their licenses tht resulted in restriction or penalty being placed on license,
such as revocation, suspension, probation, public reprimand or reproval
- Pharmacists must disclose on license renewal form if they have been convicted of any violation
of law, except for traffic violations tht do not involve alcohol or cntrlled substances
Pharmacist
Pharmacist Breaks - CORRECT ANSWER - - pg 9
- Pharmacist can leave pharmacy for breaks & meal periods for up to 30 min
- Ancillary staff (ie intern pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, clerks) can stay in pharmacy if
pharmacist believes tht drugs & devices will be secure when he or she is gone
- During this time, staff can continue to perform non-discretionary duties
- While pharmacist is away, only refill meds tht pharmacist has already checked & which do not
require patient counseling can be dispensed
,- law passed in 2018, prohibits community pharmacy fr requiring pharmacist to work alone
Pharmacist
Staff tht Pharmacists Can Supervise - CORRECT ANSWER - - pg 9
- max # of staff tht pharmacist can supervise are as follows
(1) Interns: 2 per pharmacist
(2) Techs, Community Setting: 1st pharmacist may supervise 1 technician, each additional
pharmacist may supervise 2 technicians
(3) Techs, Hospital Setting: 2 per pharmacist
(4) Tech Trainees: 1 per pharmacist for 120-140H training period; if trainee's externship involves
rotation btwn community & hospital pharmacy, externship can be up to 340H in total
(5) Clerks: reasonable #, @ each pharmacist's discretion
Duties & Licensure of Pharmacy Staff
Advanced Practice Pharmacist - CORRECT ANSWER - - pg 10
- APhs can do following
(1) initiate, adjust & D/C drug therapy pursuant to order by patient's treating prescriber & in
accordance w/ established protocols. If APh is initiating or adjusting cntrlled substance, APh
must be registered w/ Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
- In order to be recognized as APh, pharmacist must meet 2 of 3 following requirements:
(1) Earn certification in relevant area of practice, such as ambulatory care, critical care, oncology
pharmacy or pharmacotherapy
(2) Complete postgraduate residency program
(3) Have provided clinical services to patients for 1 yr (& @ least 1,500H) under CPA or
protocol w/ physician, APh, pharmacist practicing Collaborative Drug Therapy Management
(CDTM) or w/in health system
- in order to maintain APh designation, pharmacy must pay renewal fee & provide proof of
completion of 10H of CE per cycle
- These hrs are in addition to 30H required for pharmacist license
Duties & Licensure of Pharmacy Staff
, Intern Pharmacist - CORRECT ANSWER - - pg 10
- Intern pharmacist cannot have key to pharmacy
Duties & Licensure of Pharmacy Staff
Pharmacy Tech - CORRECT ANSWER - - pg 11
- In CA, techs are permitted to perform packaging, manipulative, repetitive or other non-
discretionary tasks under direct supervision of pharmacist
Pharmacy Tech
Tech-Check-Tech Programs - CORRECT ANSWER - - pg 11
- Pharm techs who have received specialized training can participate in tech-check-tech (TCT)
program in hospital settings
- After tech has finished filling or replenishing unit-dose distribution system, floor stock or ward
stock, another tech (instead of pharmacist) can check accuracy of work
- TCT program is permitted only in acute care hospitals tht have ongoing clinical pharmacy
program, & which have pharmacists located in patient care areas
- Pharmacist must check cmpnded & repackaged drugs b4 tech uses them to fill unit-dose
distribution systems & floor/ward stock
Duties & Licensure of Pharmacy Staff
Pharmacy Clerk - CORRECT ANSWER - - pg 12
- Clerks can put drugs on shelf & give patients their prescriptions @ pt of transaction
- There are no max limits on # of clerks allowed to be in pharmacy @ 1 time
Duties & Licensure of Pharmacy Staff
Pharmacist Recovery Program for Substance Abuse & Mental Illness - CORRECT
ANSWER - - pg 12
- Pharmacy Recovery Program accepts referrals on voluntary basis
- if pharmacist suspects another pharmacist is impaired @ work, they must report this to board
w/in 14 days
and CORRECT Answers
Duties & Licensure of Pharmacy Staff - CORRECT ANSWER - - pg 6
- Pharmacists, interns, pharmacy technicians & pharmacy technician trainees must wear name
tags when @ work, in 18 pt type, tht contain their name & license status
- All licensees must also join board's email notification list w/in 60 days of becoming licensed
Duties & Licensure of Pharmacy Staff
Pharmacist-in-charge - CORRECT ANSWER - - pg 7
- PIC has strict liability for violation of law in pharmacy, even if he or she did not have actual
knowledge of violation
- PIC can supervise up to 2 pharmacies as long as they are w/in 50 driving miles of each other
- any change of PIC must be reported by pharmacy & departing PIC to board in writing w/in 30
days
- Each PIC must complete biennial (ie every other year) Self-Assessment form for their
pharmacy b4 July 1 of each odd numbered yr (eg by July 1, 2021, then again by July 1, 2023)
- Additional Self-Assessment form must be completed w/in 30 days if new permit is issued,
when pharmacy has new PIC & when pharmacy moves to new location
- Each Self-Assessment form will be kept in pharmacy for 3 yrs
Duties & Licensure of Pharmacy Staff
Pharmacist - CORRECT ANSWER - - pg 7
- Candidate must have completed 15,000 hrs of pharmacy practice experience
(1) Candidates who have graduated fr ACPE-accredited school of pharmacy after January 1,
2016 are deemed to have satisfied pharmacy practice experience hrs
- Under CA law, all registered pharmacists (RPhs) can provide following services after meeting
certain training requirements
(1) Administer drugs & biologics when ordered by prescriber
(2) Furnish self-administered hormonal contraceptives, which includes oral formulations (BC
pills), transdermal (patch) & vaginal (ring) preparations & injections
,(3) Furnish travel meds recommended by CDC & which do not require diagnosis
(4) Furnish prescription nicotine replacement products for smoking cessation, including inhaler
(such as Nicotrol) & nasal spray (such as Nicotrol NS)
(5) independently initiate & administer immunizations recommended by CDC to patients 3 yrs of
age & older
(6) order & interpret tests for purpose of monitoring & managing efficacy & toxicity of drug
therapies, incoordination w/ patient's PCP or w/ diagnosing prescriber
Pharmacist
Continuing Education & License Renewal - CORRECT ANSWER - - pg 8
- In order to ensure tht pharmacists are up-to-date w. new drug changes & treatment guidelines,
30H of continuing education (CE) must be completed during each 2-yr license period
- For license renewals on or after July 1, 2019, @ least 2H of pharmacy law & ethics must be
included w/ each renewal
- license expires on last day of pharmacist's birth month
- 1st 2-yr license cycle is exempt fr CE requirements since pharmacist is considered up to date
- certificate of completion of CEs must be kept for 4 yrs
- Pharmacists must disclose (on renewal form) if any government agency issued disciplinary
action against any of their licenses tht resulted in restriction or penalty being placed on license,
such as revocation, suspension, probation, public reprimand or reproval
- Pharmacists must disclose on license renewal form if they have been convicted of any violation
of law, except for traffic violations tht do not involve alcohol or cntrlled substances
Pharmacist
Pharmacist Breaks - CORRECT ANSWER - - pg 9
- Pharmacist can leave pharmacy for breaks & meal periods for up to 30 min
- Ancillary staff (ie intern pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, clerks) can stay in pharmacy if
pharmacist believes tht drugs & devices will be secure when he or she is gone
- During this time, staff can continue to perform non-discretionary duties
- While pharmacist is away, only refill meds tht pharmacist has already checked & which do not
require patient counseling can be dispensed
,- law passed in 2018, prohibits community pharmacy fr requiring pharmacist to work alone
Pharmacist
Staff tht Pharmacists Can Supervise - CORRECT ANSWER - - pg 9
- max # of staff tht pharmacist can supervise are as follows
(1) Interns: 2 per pharmacist
(2) Techs, Community Setting: 1st pharmacist may supervise 1 technician, each additional
pharmacist may supervise 2 technicians
(3) Techs, Hospital Setting: 2 per pharmacist
(4) Tech Trainees: 1 per pharmacist for 120-140H training period; if trainee's externship involves
rotation btwn community & hospital pharmacy, externship can be up to 340H in total
(5) Clerks: reasonable #, @ each pharmacist's discretion
Duties & Licensure of Pharmacy Staff
Advanced Practice Pharmacist - CORRECT ANSWER - - pg 10
- APhs can do following
(1) initiate, adjust & D/C drug therapy pursuant to order by patient's treating prescriber & in
accordance w/ established protocols. If APh is initiating or adjusting cntrlled substance, APh
must be registered w/ Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
- In order to be recognized as APh, pharmacist must meet 2 of 3 following requirements:
(1) Earn certification in relevant area of practice, such as ambulatory care, critical care, oncology
pharmacy or pharmacotherapy
(2) Complete postgraduate residency program
(3) Have provided clinical services to patients for 1 yr (& @ least 1,500H) under CPA or
protocol w/ physician, APh, pharmacist practicing Collaborative Drug Therapy Management
(CDTM) or w/in health system
- in order to maintain APh designation, pharmacy must pay renewal fee & provide proof of
completion of 10H of CE per cycle
- These hrs are in addition to 30H required for pharmacist license
Duties & Licensure of Pharmacy Staff
, Intern Pharmacist - CORRECT ANSWER - - pg 10
- Intern pharmacist cannot have key to pharmacy
Duties & Licensure of Pharmacy Staff
Pharmacy Tech - CORRECT ANSWER - - pg 11
- In CA, techs are permitted to perform packaging, manipulative, repetitive or other non-
discretionary tasks under direct supervision of pharmacist
Pharmacy Tech
Tech-Check-Tech Programs - CORRECT ANSWER - - pg 11
- Pharm techs who have received specialized training can participate in tech-check-tech (TCT)
program in hospital settings
- After tech has finished filling or replenishing unit-dose distribution system, floor stock or ward
stock, another tech (instead of pharmacist) can check accuracy of work
- TCT program is permitted only in acute care hospitals tht have ongoing clinical pharmacy
program, & which have pharmacists located in patient care areas
- Pharmacist must check cmpnded & repackaged drugs b4 tech uses them to fill unit-dose
distribution systems & floor/ward stock
Duties & Licensure of Pharmacy Staff
Pharmacy Clerk - CORRECT ANSWER - - pg 12
- Clerks can put drugs on shelf & give patients their prescriptions @ pt of transaction
- There are no max limits on # of clerks allowed to be in pharmacy @ 1 time
Duties & Licensure of Pharmacy Staff
Pharmacist Recovery Program for Substance Abuse & Mental Illness - CORRECT
ANSWER - - pg 12
- Pharmacy Recovery Program accepts referrals on voluntary basis
- if pharmacist suspects another pharmacist is impaired @ work, they must report this to board
w/in 14 days
