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CPJE Course Manual
Our CPJE book covers federal and California law plus select clinical subjects relevant to the CPJE. You get everything in one place.
- Written by experienced pharmacists to reflect the latest CPJE content.
- Charts, diagrams, and tables help you retain concepts quickly.
- Underlined terms and law study tips highlight key exam topics.
CPJE Video Lectures
Pair each chapter with a video lecture that turns dense California and federal law into clear, easy-to-follow lessons that stick.
- PharmD-level educators teach CPJE concepts step-by-step.
- Video lectures for each chapter cover all exam material.
- Short, targeted videos replace long lectures to keep you engaged.
CPJE Practice Questions
Build exam-day confidence with a CPJE question bank that mirrors the exam and explanations featuring chapter references for the course book.
- 350+ QBank and practice exam questions prepare you for the CPJE.
- Straight-to-the-point explanations help content stick.
- Custom quizzes allow you to target weak areas.
CPJE Practice Exam
Assess your exam readiness with a 75-item CPJE practice exam. Analyze your results to identify knowledge gaps and adjust your study strategy accordingly to ensure you’re exam ready.
- An exam-like interface minimizes test-day anxiety and surprises.
- A representative CPJE practice test builds your exam-day pacing.
- Detailed results show you exactly what to study next.
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Pharmacy Operations CPJE Practice Question
Question
An outpatient pharmacy operates within a large medical building. Drugs ordered in bulk are delivered to the pharmacy and stored in a locked storage room when the pharmacy is closed. This is acceptable if the following condition is met:
| A. The storage area must be secure and located in the same building as the pharmacy. | |
| B. Only pharmacy personnel have access to the storage room after the drugs have been delivered. | |
| C. The individual delivering the drugs must provide the delivery receipt to an on-site supervisor. | |
| D. A physician supervisor is granted access to the storage room in case of emergencies. |
Explanation
The pharmacy is responsible for the storage and security of the drugs/devices. Only the PIC or a pharmacist designated by the PIC can have access to the secure storage facility.
Textbook References :
- Refer to the latest version of the UWorld RxPrep CPJE Manual - Pharmacy Operations chapter, "Delivery of Drugs to a Pharmacy", beginning on page 22.
Lecture References :
- Delivery of Drugs to a Pharmacy
Pharmacy Practice CPJE Practice Questions
Question
A certified nurse-midwife who sees pregnant patients in the clinic is authorized to prescribe under a protocol approved by the obstetrician in charge of her medical group practice. The certified nurse-midwife writes a prescription for Atacand. What is the MOST appropriate action the pharmacist should take?
| A. Contact the prescriber; it is not within the scope of her practice. | |
| B. Review the patient's CURES profile. | |
| C. Dispense if it is co-signed by the supervising physician. | |
| D. Counsel the patient to take Atacand with folic acid. |
Explanation
A certified nurse-midwife has dependent prescriptive authority and can only prescribe within their scope of practice. Atacand is an ARB and should not be used in pregnancy.
Textbook References :
- Refer to the latest version of the UWorld RxPrep CPJE Manual - Pharmacy Practice Part 1: Prescribing and Dispensing chapter, "Healthcare Providers and Prescribing", beginning on page 32.
Lecture References :
- Healthcare Providers and Prescribing
Question
A pharmacy is compiling a record of a medication error to identify contributing factors, determine corrective actions, and help prevent similar errors in the future. How long must this record be immediately retrievable in the pharmacy?
| A. 30 days | |
| B. 1 year | |
| C. 3 years | |
| D. 4 years |
Explanation
Records that are used to evaluate a medication error, identify contributing factors, and determine corrective actions to prevent future errors are quality assurance records and must be kept immediately retrievable in the pharmacy for at least 1 year. In contrast, a medication error report documents the event as it occurred and must be retained for 3 years after it is submitted to the California Medication Error Reporting (CAMER) system. An investigation of a medication error must begin within 2 business days of discovery.
Textbook References :
- Refer to the latest version of the RxPrep CPJE Manual - Pharmacy Operations chapter, "Timeframes for Maintaining Records", beginning on page 16.
Lecture References :
- Timeframes for Maintaining Records
Controlled Substances CPJE Practice Questions
Question
The pharmacist-in-charge is conducting an inventory of the controlled substances and finds that two bottles of Norco are missing. In what time period does the pharmacy have to report the drug loss to the California Board of Pharmacy?
| A. Immediately | |
| B. Within 7 days | |
| C. Within 10 days | |
| D. Within 30 days |
Explanation
The pharmacy must report the drug loss to the DEA immediately (within 1 business day) and to the California Board of Pharmacy within 30 days. If the loss is due to a licensed employee's theft the pharmacy must report the loss to the California Board of Pharmacy within 14 days.
Textbook References :
- Refer to the latest version of the RxPrep CPJE Manual - Controlled Substances Part 2: Ordering and Disposal chapter, "Controlled Substance Loss or Theft", beginning on page 112.
Lecture References :
- Controlled Substance Loss or Theft
Question
A 73-year-old female patient takes lorazepam 1 mg PO four times daily. Her doctor is away on a fishing trip and did not leave contact information for another doctor to call in case of emergencies. The patient has run out of the lorazepam and appears to be very anxious. Can the pharmacist refill the lorazepam prescription?
| A. No, this is a schedule IV drug and refills are not permitted. | |
| B. No, the patient should be instructed to wait until the doctor returns from his fishing trip. | |
| C. Yes, pharmacists can furnish any controlled substance as part of a state-wide standing order. | |
| D. Yes, the pharmacist can fill the lorazepam if failure to refill the drug could cause significant harm. |
Explanation
Emergency refills without the prescriber's authorization is allowed for non-scheduled and schedule III-V drugs if the prescriber is unavailable to authorize the refill and, if in the pharmacist's professional judgment, failure to refill the prescription might interrupt the patient's ongoing care and have a significant adverse effect on the patient's well-being.
Textbook References :
- Refer to the latest version of the RxPrep CPJE Manual - Controlled Substances Part 3: Prescribing and Dispensing chapter, "Emergency Filling of Schedule III – V Drugs", beginning on page 130.
Lecture References :
- Emergency Filling of Schedule III – V Drugs
Question
A pharmacist receives a call from a prescriber's office in Nevada. The doctor's office is calling in a prescription for diazepam for a patient who is visiting her family in California. The physician is licensed in Nevada and has a valid DEA number that authorizes him to write for controlled drugs. What is the most appropriate action for the pharmacist to take?
| A. Fill the prescription and dispense it directly to the patient. | |
| B. Do not fill the prescription because it is not on a California security form. | |
| C. Do not fill the prescription because pharmacists cannot fill out-of-state prescriptions. | |
| D. Fill the prescription, but it must be delivered back to Nevada for dispensing. |
Explanation
California pharmacies may dispense prescriptions for Schedule III, IV and V drugs written from out-of-state prescribers directly to the patient if the prescription meets the requirements for controlled substance prescriptions of the state it was written in.
Textbook References :
- Refer to the latest version of the UWorld RxPrep CPJE Manual - Controlled Substances Part 3: Prescribing and Dispensing chapter, "Out-of-State Prescriptions", beginning on page 126.
Lecture References :
- Out-of-State Prescriptions
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Digital Notebook
Save hours with My Notebook, a customizable digital note-taking tool that keeps your CPJE notes organized in one place. Capture key law concepts as you study, then reference them when it's time to review.
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- 9th Edition CPJE Course Manual
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- 9th Edition CPJE Course Manual
- 350+ QBank & Practice Exam Questions
- Targeted Video Lectures
- CPJE Practice Exam
- Customizable Flashcards
- Digital Notebook Tool
- Performance Tracking
- On-the-Go Mobile App
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How Our CPJE Course Stacks Up
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Reputation
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Trusted by 300,000+ pharmacy students. | Brands lack UWorld RxPrep’s proven track record. |
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Expert Authors
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Written by PharmD-level experts. | Sometimes written by contractors. |
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Comprehensive Prep Manual
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Covers federal and California-specific law in a visual format. | Often text-heavy with limited visuals. |
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Targeted Video Lessons
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Bite-sized, expert-led videos simplify complex law. | Often long-form with low production quality. |
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QBank Aligned To The CPJE
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350+ QBank and practice exam questions written to meet or exceed exam difficulty. | May include filler questions that don't match CPJE logic. |
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California Law Coverage
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Dedicated California-specific content beyond NAPLEX materials. | Content is often generic or federal-only. |
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Adaptive Flashcard Tool
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Spaced repetition technology that improved recall. | Typically not available or requires third-party apps. |
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Performance Analytics
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Identify content gaps and track your progress. | Basic reporting lacks the ability to pinpoint topic level weaknesses. |
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Digital-First Experience
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A sleek platform and app for reviewing on the go. | Outdated interfaces, and mobile access is limited. |
Reputation
Trusted by 300,000+ pharmacy students.
Brands lack UWorld RxPrep’s proven track record.
Expert Authors
Written by PharmD-level experts.
Sometimes written by contractors.
Comprehensive Prep Manual
Covers federal and California-specific law in a visual format.
Often text-heavy with limited visuals.
Targeted Video Lessons
Bite-sized, expert-led videos simplify complex law.
Often long-form with low production quality.
QBank Aligned To The CPJE
350+ QBank and practice exam questions written to meet or exceed exam difficulty.
May include filler questions that don't match CPJE logic.
California Law Coverage
Dedicated California-specific content beyond NAPLEX materials.
Content is often generic or federal-only.
Adaptive Flashcard Tool
Spaced repetition technology that improved recall.
Typically not available or requires third-party apps.
Performance Analytics
Identify content gaps and track your progress.
Basic reporting lacks the ability to pinpoint topic level weaknesses.
Digital-First Experience
A sleek platform and app for reviewing on the go.
Outdated interfaces, and mobile access is limited.
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