CPJE Pharmacist Furnishing and Expanded Scope of Practice

Question 1

Under California law, how may a pharmacist furnish self-administered hormonal contraception?

Accepted Answer

Under a statewide protocol, after the patient completes a self-screening tool

Answer

B&P 4052.3 lets pharmacists furnish self-administered hormonal contraception under a protocol developed by the Board of Pharmacy and the Medical Board. The protocol includes a patient self-screening tool and other steps such as checking blood pressure. No prescription or APh license is needed.

Question 2

What is the minimum age at which a pharmacist may independently initiate and give FDA-approved, ACIP-recommended vaccines under current California law?

Accepted Answer

3 years

Answer

Since AB 1064 (2021), California pharmacists may independently initiate and give vaccines approved or authorized by the FDA and recommended by ACIP to persons 3 years of age and older. They must meet training and CPR requirements.

Question 3

Which requirement applies to a pharmacist who gives immunizations in California?

Accepted Answer

Report the immunization to the California immunization registry within 14 days

Answer

Pharmacists who give vaccines must complete approved immunization training, keep basic life support (CPR) certification, and report each immunization to the appropriate immunization registry, such as CAIR, within 14 days.

Question 4

How may a California pharmacist furnish naloxone hydrochloride?

Accepted Answer

Under the state-approved protocol, without a prescription

Answer

B&P 4052.01 lets pharmacists furnish naloxone without a prescription under a protocol approved by the Board of Pharmacy and the Medical Board. The protocol includes training the recipient and giving them a fact sheet.

Question 5

To be licensed as an Advanced Practice Pharmacist (APh) in California, a pharmacist must hold an active license and satisfy how many of the three qualifying criteria in B&P 4210?

Accepted Answer

Two

Answer

B&P 4210 requires an APh applicant to meet any two of three criteria. The three are certification in a relevant area of practice, completion of a postgraduate residency, and one year of clinical experience providing services under a collaborative practice agreement or protocol.

CPJE - California Pharmacy Jurisprudence Exam Practice Test

CPJE - California Pharmacy Jurisprudence Exam Practice Test

CPJE Pharmacist Furnishing and Expanded Scope of Practice