Controlled Substances Flashcards

Which DEA schedule includes drugs with the highest potential for abuse and no accepted medical use in the United States?

Answer: Schedule I

Schedule I drugs have no accepted medical use and the highest potential for abuse, making them illegal for general prescriptions.

An AMAP discovers that a controlled substance count does not match the medication administration record. What is the FIRST action to take?

Answer: Notify the supervisor or nurse immediately

Any controlled substance discrepancy must be reported to a supervisor or nurse immediately as it may indicate diversion or error.

Which of the following is a Schedule II controlled substance commonly used for pain management?

Answer: Oxycodone

Oxycodone is a Schedule II opioid analgesic with high potential for abuse and physical dependence.

How many healthcare staff members are typically required to witness and sign off on controlled substance wasting?

Answer: Two

Controlled substance wasting requires two witnesses to sign the record to ensure accountability and prevent diversion.

Which document must accompany every controlled substance prescription dispensed to a resident?

Answer: Physician's order

A valid physician's order is required before any controlled substance can be dispensed and administered to a resident.

Under federal law, Schedule II controlled substances require a prescription that is:

Answer: Written (or electronic) with no refills permitted

Schedule II substances require a written or electronic prescription with no refills allowed due to their high abuse potential.

Which of the following behaviors may indicate that a staff member is diverting controlled substances?

Answer: Frequently volunteering to administer controlled substances alone

Frequently volunteering to administer controlled substances alone or without oversight is a common warning sign of drug diversion.