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Controlled Substances Flashcards

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  1. Which Schedule V controlled substance characteristic distinguishes it from Schedule I through IV drugs?

    Answer: Lowest potential for abuse among all controlled substances

    Schedule V drugs have the lowest potential for abuse among controlled substances and include preparations with limited quantities of certain narcotics.

  2. An AMAP who administers a controlled substance to a resident other than the one for whom it was prescribed is committing:

    Answer: Drug diversion and a serious legal violation

    Administering a controlled substance to anyone other than the intended recipient is illegal drug diversion and can result in criminal charges and loss of certification.

  3. Which of the following medications is an example of a Schedule III controlled substance?

    Answer: Codeine combined with acetaminophen (e.g., Tylenol with Codeine)

    Combination products containing codeine, such as Tylenol with Codeine, are classified as Schedule III due to moderate abuse potential.

  4. How should a controlled substance that has expired be handled in a care facility?

    Answer: Follow facility policy for disposal and document the process with a witness

    Expired controlled substances must be disposed of per facility and regulatory policy, with documentation and witness verification to prevent diversion.

  5. What is the primary purpose of the controlled substance log (narcotic log) maintained by a facility?

    Answer: To provide an accurate, auditable record of every controlled substance administered, wasted, or discarded

    The controlled substance log creates a verifiable chain of custody for every dose, enabling detection of errors or diversion.

  6. If an AMAP suspects a colleague is diverting controlled substances, what should they do?

    Answer: Report the suspicion to the supervisor or appropriate authority following facility policy

    Suspected diversion must be reported to a supervisor or designated authority; attempting to self-investigate may compromise an official investigation.

  7. When transporting controlled substances within a facility, an AMAP should:

    Answer: Keep them secured and within direct supervision at all times

    Controlled substances must remain secured and under direct supervision during transport to prevent theft, loss, or unauthorized access.