AMAP Controlled Substances 3

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Lowest potential for abuse among all controlled substances

Answer

Higher potential for abuse than Schedule I

Answer

No accepted medical use

Answer

Requires a Schedule II prescription form

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Drug diversion and a serious legal violation

Answer

A minor documentation error

Answer

An acceptable exception in emergencies

Answer

A standard practice for shortages

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

Diazepam

Answer

Fentanyl

Answer

Heroin

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

Flush it immediately without documentation

Answer

Leave it in the medication cart until the pharmacy notices

Answer

Return it to the original stock bottle

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

To track residents' dietary preferences

Answer

To record facility expenses for billing

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To schedule physician visits

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

Confront the colleague directly and privately

Answer

Ignore it to avoid conflict

Answer

Conduct their own investigation before reporting

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Keep them secured and within direct supervision at all times

Answer

Leave them unattended briefly if distracted

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Hand them to any available staff member temporarily

Answer

Place them in an unlocked drawer until administration