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CPJE Exam 2025 – Latest Versions 1, 2 & 3 | Study
Guide, Practice Questions, and Law Review
Prepare for the CPJE Exam (California Pharmacy Jurisprudence Exam) with the latest
Versions 1, 2, and 3 for 2025. This complete study and practice guide covers California
pharmacy law, clinical judgment, prescription regulations, controlled substances, and
patient counseling. Includes updated CPJE-style practice exams, answer explanations, and
expert tips to help you pass your California Board of Pharmacy licensing exam on your first
try.
CPJE exam 2025,
CPJE version 1 2025,
CPJE version 2 2025,
CPJE version 3 2025,
The pharmacy must undertake an investigation of the error that must begin within ______ business
day/s from the date the medication error was discovered. - ANSWER-No later than 2 days from date
error was identified (known)
Pharmacists must do 2 things when a error occurs: - ANSWER-The pharmacist should provide steps to
the patient to help avoid injury or mitigate the error.
The pharmacist should contact the patient's prescriber to inform them of the error.
________pharmacies must have a quality assurance program that documents medication errors. -
ANSWER-All pharmacies must have a quality assurance program that documents medication errors.
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Pharmacists must provide oral consultation (unless refused) whenever _____ - ANSWER-the drug is new,
or if the dosage form, strength, or instructions have changed, upon request; and whenever the
pharmacist deems necessary.
Regarding training for immunizations for Pharmacists and interns - ANSWER-Any interns providing
immunizations must have taken a training course, and the pharmacist supervising them must also have
taken a training course.
If a controlled script is transferred, the originating pharmacy must do 2 things to the script - ANSWER-If
the prescription is transferred, the hard copy of the prescription should be pulled, and the word "VOID"
should be written on the face. The name of the pharmacy to which the prescription is transferred is
written on the back of the voided prescription and all other information is recorded as required.
Transferring controlled substances - ANSWER-C III, IV and V prescriptions can be transferred once.
In an emergency, can the pharmacist refill the lorazepam prescription without refills? - ANSWER-Yes, the
pharmacist should fill the lorazepam since failure to fill it would likely have significant adverse effects on
the patient's well-being.
Who is responsible for the accuracy of a prescription filled by a refill pharmacy? - ANSWER-The
originating pharmacy and refill pharmacy
Who is responsible for consultations and maintenance of a medication profile for prescriptions that are
refilled by a refill pharmacy? - ANSWER-Originating pharmacy
How many refills are allowed on a CS? - ANSWER-5 refills as long as it is no more than 120 day supply of
refills
Who is permitted to call in a new prescription for Coreg CR from a medical office? - ANSWER-Anyone the
prescriber has designated in their office, including the receptionist
Pharmacist's Recovery Program, run by Maximus, Inc. - ANSWER-an organization that could help
pharmacists who voluntarily asked for help, in a confidential manner. drug diversion
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Is the pharmacy liable for filling a prescription where the patient did not have a "good faith" examination
prior to receiving this drug? - ANSWER-Yes, the pharmacy is liable for up to $25,000 per occurrence (per
fill).
Patient acknowledgement of HIPAA records must be kept by the pharmacy for this time period -
ANSWER-6 years
how long does a pharmacy have to report the bankruptcy to the board? - ANSWER-Immediately
Records documenting medication errors must be kept by the pharmacy for this time period - ANSWER-1
year
All prescriptions must be kept by the pharmacy for this time period: - ANSWER-3 years
The Tech-Check-Tech arrangement is allowed in general acute hospitals if the following conditions are
met: - ANSWER-If the hospital has an ongoing clinical pharmacy program where pharmacists are in the
patient care areas.
The override function should be limited to true emergencies and pharmacists need to ______ - ANSWER-
Investigate each override
What is the formal name for the retrospective analysis that defines the steps that led to an error? -
ANSWER-A root cause analysis, an analysis to determine the steps that led to the dispensing error.
SYringes dispense? - ANSWER-The pharmacist could provide up to 30 syringes (at charge) to anyone to
reduce disease risk, but in this case they would typically get a box of 100 because you know they are
using it for insulin.
"Notice to Consumers" - ANSWER-You have the right to receive medicines legally prescribed to you
unless the medicine is not in stock in the pharmacy or the pharmacist, based upon his or her
professional judgment, determines providing the item is against the law, or could be harmful.
At your request, this pharmacy will provide its current retail price of any prescription without obligation.
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Maximum PSE sales - ANSWER-120 of the 30 mg tablets, or 3.6 grams, and a maximum of 300 tablets per
30 day period.
Valid ID's for PSE sale - ANSWER-state-issued driver's license.
state issued ID card.
federally-issued passport.
Federal law CS label requires: - ANSWER-Controlled substance: dangerous unless used as directed. State
and/or Federal law prohibits transfer of this drug to any person other than the person for whom it was
prescribed.
Empty stomach + water - ANSWER-Bactrim, Vfend, Boniva, Fosamax
Avoid sunlight - ANSWER-Bactrim, Isotretinoin, Isoniazid, Furosemide
Avoid Alcohol - ANSWER-Flagyl, Hydromorphone, Disulfiram, Tinidazole
May Cause blurry vision - ANSWER-Atarax (Hydroxyxine), Revation, Cialis, VFEND
May Cause Drowsiness - ANSWER-Mirapex, Remeron, compazine, Lortab
Finish medicaiton unless otherwise indicatied by prescriber - ANSWER-Flagyl, Keflex, Zyvox, VFEND
Take with food - ANSWER-...
Do not eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice at any time while using this medicine - ANSWER-
Atorvastatin, Amiodarone, VFEND< Ketek (Telithromycin)
A pharmacy filed a DEA Form 106 documenting a controlled drug theft. According to California law, how
long must the pharmacy keep a copy of this report? - ANSWER-6 years
CPJE Exam 2025 – Latest Versions 1, 2 & 3 | Study
Guide, Practice Questions, and Law Review
Prepare for the CPJE Exam (California Pharmacy Jurisprudence Exam) with the latest
Versions 1, 2, and 3 for 2025. This complete study and practice guide covers California
pharmacy law, clinical judgment, prescription regulations, controlled substances, and
patient counseling. Includes updated CPJE-style practice exams, answer explanations, and
expert tips to help you pass your California Board of Pharmacy licensing exam on your first
try.
CPJE exam 2025,
CPJE version 1 2025,
CPJE version 2 2025,
CPJE version 3 2025,
The pharmacy must undertake an investigation of the error that must begin within ______ business
day/s from the date the medication error was discovered. - ANSWER-No later than 2 days from date
error was identified (known)
Pharmacists must do 2 things when a error occurs: - ANSWER-The pharmacist should provide steps to
the patient to help avoid injury or mitigate the error.
The pharmacist should contact the patient's prescriber to inform them of the error.
________pharmacies must have a quality assurance program that documents medication errors. -
ANSWER-All pharmacies must have a quality assurance program that documents medication errors.
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Pharmacists must provide oral consultation (unless refused) whenever _____ - ANSWER-the drug is new,
or if the dosage form, strength, or instructions have changed, upon request; and whenever the
pharmacist deems necessary.
Regarding training for immunizations for Pharmacists and interns - ANSWER-Any interns providing
immunizations must have taken a training course, and the pharmacist supervising them must also have
taken a training course.
If a controlled script is transferred, the originating pharmacy must do 2 things to the script - ANSWER-If
the prescription is transferred, the hard copy of the prescription should be pulled, and the word "VOID"
should be written on the face. The name of the pharmacy to which the prescription is transferred is
written on the back of the voided prescription and all other information is recorded as required.
Transferring controlled substances - ANSWER-C III, IV and V prescriptions can be transferred once.
In an emergency, can the pharmacist refill the lorazepam prescription without refills? - ANSWER-Yes, the
pharmacist should fill the lorazepam since failure to fill it would likely have significant adverse effects on
the patient's well-being.
Who is responsible for the accuracy of a prescription filled by a refill pharmacy? - ANSWER-The
originating pharmacy and refill pharmacy
Who is responsible for consultations and maintenance of a medication profile for prescriptions that are
refilled by a refill pharmacy? - ANSWER-Originating pharmacy
How many refills are allowed on a CS? - ANSWER-5 refills as long as it is no more than 120 day supply of
refills
Who is permitted to call in a new prescription for Coreg CR from a medical office? - ANSWER-Anyone the
prescriber has designated in their office, including the receptionist
Pharmacist's Recovery Program, run by Maximus, Inc. - ANSWER-an organization that could help
pharmacists who voluntarily asked for help, in a confidential manner. drug diversion
,3|Page
Is the pharmacy liable for filling a prescription where the patient did not have a "good faith" examination
prior to receiving this drug? - ANSWER-Yes, the pharmacy is liable for up to $25,000 per occurrence (per
fill).
Patient acknowledgement of HIPAA records must be kept by the pharmacy for this time period -
ANSWER-6 years
how long does a pharmacy have to report the bankruptcy to the board? - ANSWER-Immediately
Records documenting medication errors must be kept by the pharmacy for this time period - ANSWER-1
year
All prescriptions must be kept by the pharmacy for this time period: - ANSWER-3 years
The Tech-Check-Tech arrangement is allowed in general acute hospitals if the following conditions are
met: - ANSWER-If the hospital has an ongoing clinical pharmacy program where pharmacists are in the
patient care areas.
The override function should be limited to true emergencies and pharmacists need to ______ - ANSWER-
Investigate each override
What is the formal name for the retrospective analysis that defines the steps that led to an error? -
ANSWER-A root cause analysis, an analysis to determine the steps that led to the dispensing error.
SYringes dispense? - ANSWER-The pharmacist could provide up to 30 syringes (at charge) to anyone to
reduce disease risk, but in this case they would typically get a box of 100 because you know they are
using it for insulin.
"Notice to Consumers" - ANSWER-You have the right to receive medicines legally prescribed to you
unless the medicine is not in stock in the pharmacy or the pharmacist, based upon his or her
professional judgment, determines providing the item is against the law, or could be harmful.
At your request, this pharmacy will provide its current retail price of any prescription without obligation.
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Maximum PSE sales - ANSWER-120 of the 30 mg tablets, or 3.6 grams, and a maximum of 300 tablets per
30 day period.
Valid ID's for PSE sale - ANSWER-state-issued driver's license.
state issued ID card.
federally-issued passport.
Federal law CS label requires: - ANSWER-Controlled substance: dangerous unless used as directed. State
and/or Federal law prohibits transfer of this drug to any person other than the person for whom it was
prescribed.
Empty stomach + water - ANSWER-Bactrim, Vfend, Boniva, Fosamax
Avoid sunlight - ANSWER-Bactrim, Isotretinoin, Isoniazid, Furosemide
Avoid Alcohol - ANSWER-Flagyl, Hydromorphone, Disulfiram, Tinidazole
May Cause blurry vision - ANSWER-Atarax (Hydroxyxine), Revation, Cialis, VFEND
May Cause Drowsiness - ANSWER-Mirapex, Remeron, compazine, Lortab
Finish medicaiton unless otherwise indicatied by prescriber - ANSWER-Flagyl, Keflex, Zyvox, VFEND
Take with food - ANSWER-...
Do not eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice at any time while using this medicine - ANSWER-
Atorvastatin, Amiodarone, VFEND< Ketek (Telithromycin)
A pharmacy filed a DEA Form 106 documenting a controlled drug theft. According to California law, how
long must the pharmacy keep a copy of this report? - ANSWER-6 years
