CFPN Pharmacy Law and Regulatory Compliance 2

Question 1

An emergency oral prescription for a Schedule II controlled substance may be dispensed in what quantity?

Accepted Answer

Only enough to cover the emergency period, typically a 72-hour supply

Answer

Up to a 30-day supply

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Up to a 15-day supply

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Up to a 7-day supply

Question 2

Under the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA), which key requirement helps prevent counterfeit medications from entering the pharmaceutical supply chain?

Accepted Answer

Track-and-trace serialization of prescription drug products

Answer

Mandatory electronic prescribing for all controlled substances

Answer

Mandatory DEA drug testing of all pharmacy personnel

Answer

Random FDA inspections of retail and hospital pharmacies

Question 3

A pharmacist discovers a significant discrepancy in the perpetual inventory of a Schedule II controlled substance. The DEA must be notified within:

Accepted Answer

One business day of discovery

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Three business days of discovery

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72 hours of discovery

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14 days of discovery

Question 4

Which act created the waiver system allowing qualified physicians to prescribe buprenorphine for opioid use disorder treatment in office-based settings?

Accepted Answer

Drug Addiction Treatment Act (DATA) of 2000

Answer

Harrison Narcotic Tax Act

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Controlled Substances Act

Answer

Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act

Question 5

When a pharmacist suspects a prescription for a controlled substance is fraudulent, what is the most appropriate course of action?

Accepted Answer

Refuse to fill, document the refusal, contact the prescriber, and notify law enforcement if criminal activity is suspected

Answer

Dispense the medication and report the suspicion to the prescriber afterward

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Confiscate the prescription and immediately file a DEA report

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Dispense a partial supply and hold the remainder pending verification

Question 6

The Federal Analog Act extends scheduling control to substances that are substantially similar to scheduled drugs in which way?

Accepted Answer

Chemical structure or pharmacological effect, when intended for human consumption

Answer

Chemical structure only

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Pharmacological effect only

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Trade name or physical appearance

Question 7

A DEA registration number for a physician begins with the letter 'A' or 'B'. What does the first letter of a DEA number typically signify?

Accepted Answer

The type of DEA registrant (e.g., practitioner, hospital)

Answer

The state where the physician is licensed

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The year the DEA registration was issued

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The schedules of controlled substances authorized