CFPN Drug Diversion Investigation and Prevention 1

Question 1

What is pharmaceutical drug diversion?

Accepted Answer

The illegal redirection of prescription medications from their intended purpose to illicit use

Answer

Drug diversion refers to the theft or misuse of controlled substances intended for patient care for personal use or sale.

Question 2

Which federal agency is primarily responsible for investigating pharmaceutical drug diversion by healthcare professionals?

Accepted Answer

Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)

Answer

The DEA has primary jurisdiction over controlled substance violations including diversion by healthcare professionals under the Controlled Substances Act.

Question 3

Which of the following is a common behavioral red flag indicating possible drug diversion by a healthcare employee?

Accepted Answer

Frequent requests to work night shifts alone near the medication room

Answer

Seeking unsupervised access to medication storage is a significant behavioral indicator of potential diversion.

Question 4

When a discrepancy is found in controlled substance counts, what is the first step the forensic pharmacy nurse should take?

Accepted Answer

Document the discrepancy and report it to the supervisor and pharmacy immediately

Answer

Prompt documentation and reporting triggers the formal investigation process and preserves chain of accountability.

Question 5

Which data source is most useful for identifying patterns of drug diversion in a hospital setting?

Accepted Answer

Automated dispensing cabinet (ADC) transaction logs

Answer

ADC logs track who accessed what medications, when, and in what quantities, creating an auditable record for diversion investigation.

CFPN - Certified Forensic Pharmacy Nurse Practice Test

CFPN - Certified Forensic Pharmacy Nurse Practice Test

CFPN Drug Diversion Investigation and Prevention 1