CPJE Pharmacist Licensing and Continuing Education 3

Question 1

How many intern experience hours must a pharmacy student complete to be eligible to sit for the California pharmacist licensure examination?

Accepted Answer

1,500 hours

Answer

500 hours

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1,000 hours

Answer

2,000 hours

Question 2

With which entity must a pharmacy intern in California be registered to legally practice?

Accepted Answer

California Board of Pharmacy

Answer

California Department of Consumer Affairs directly

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National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP)

Answer

American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP)

Question 3

Under whose direct supervision must a California pharmacy intern work when performing intern activities?

Accepted Answer

A licensed pharmacist

Answer

Any licensed healthcare professional

Answer

A pharmacy technician with at least 5 years of experience

Answer

The designated pharmacy manager only

Question 4

How long is a California pharmacy intern registration valid?

Accepted Answer

Until the intern becomes a licensed pharmacist, or a maximum of 6 years

Answer

1 year from issuance

Answer

2 years, matching the pharmacist renewal cycle

Answer

5 years maximum regardless of licensure

Question 5

To be eligible for a California pharmacy intern permit, a student must be enrolled in:

Accepted Answer

An ACPE-accredited school or college of pharmacy

Answer

Any accredited health sciences program in California

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A California state university pharmacy program exclusively

Answer

Any 4-year university with pharmacy prerequisite coursework

Question 6

Which of the following activities may a California pharmacy intern lawfully perform while working under a licensed pharmacist?

Accepted Answer

Compound medications under the supervising pharmacist's oversight

Answer

Serve as the pharmacist-in-charge of the pharmacy

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Make the final independent verification of dispensed prescriptions

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Authorize emergency dispensing without pharmacist approval

Question 7

A California pharmacy intern registration automatically terminates when:

Accepted Answer

The intern's pharmacist license is issued by the Board

Answer

The intern graduates from pharmacy school

Answer

The intern reaches 30 years of age

Answer

The intern transfers to a different pharmacy employer