AMAP Controlled Substances

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Schedule I

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Schedule II

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Schedule III

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Schedule IV

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Notify the supervisor or nurse immediately

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Administer the remaining doses to balance the count

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Document the discrepancy and wait until the next shift

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Ask coworkers if they administered the medication

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Oxycodone

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Ibuprofen

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Acetaminophen

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Naproxen

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Two

Answer

One

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Three

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Four

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Physician's order

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Incident report

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Diet plan

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Insurance authorization form

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Written (or electronic) with no refills permitted

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Valid for one year with unlimited refills

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Verbal only in emergency situations

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Renewable monthly without a new order

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Frequently volunteering to administer controlled substances alone

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Consistently documenting medication administration on time

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Always requesting a witness when wasting medications

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Reporting discrepancies immediately to the supervisor