Controlled Substances Flashcards

What does the DEA schedule of a controlled substance primarily indicate?

Answer: The drug's potential for abuse and accepted medical use

DEA schedules classify controlled substances based on their medical use, potential for abuse, and likelihood of causing dependence.

An AMAP must count controlled substances at the beginning of each shift. This process is known as:

Answer: Narcotic count or controlled substance inventory

The narcotic or controlled substance count verifies that the number of doses on hand matches documented records to detect any discrepancies.

Which of the following is classified as a Schedule IV controlled substance?

Answer: Alprazolam (Xanax)

Alprazolam (Xanax) is a benzodiazepine classified as Schedule IV, indicating lower abuse potential than Schedule II or III drugs.

When a controlled substance is wasted, what information must be recorded in the controlled substance log?

Answer: Amount wasted, reason, date, time, and signatures of two witnesses

Complete waste documentation requires the amount, reason, date, time, and two witness signatures to maintain an accurate audit trail.

Which agency is responsible for scheduling controlled substances at the federal level in the United States?

Answer: DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration)

The DEA enforces the Controlled Substances Act and is responsible for classifying drugs into schedules I through V.

A resident refuses a scheduled controlled substance. The AMAP should:

Answer: Document the refusal and notify the nurse

Refusals must be documented in the medication record and the nurse must be notified so the care team can address the resident's needs.

Which of the following is an example of appropriate handling of an unused portion of a liquid controlled substance?

Answer: Waste it per facility protocol with a witness and document the wasting

Unused portions of controlled substances must be wasted according to facility policy, with a witness present and documentation completed.