CFPN Pharmacy Law and Regulatory Compliance

Question 1

Which federal agency is primarily responsible for enforcing the Controlled Substances Act (CSA)?

Accepted Answer

DEA

Answer

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is the primary federal agency responsible for enforcing the Controlled Substances Act and regulating controlled substance distribution.

Question 2

Under the Controlled Substances Act, Schedule II drugs are characterized by which of the following?

Accepted Answer

High abuse potential with accepted medical use and severe dependence risk

Answer

Schedule II drugs have a high potential for abuse, currently accepted medical use, and may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence.

Question 3

A DEA Form 222 (or its electronic equivalent) is required for ordering which schedule of controlled substances?

Accepted Answer

Schedule I and II

Answer

DEA Form 222 or CSOS electronic equivalent is required specifically for ordering Schedule I and Schedule II controlled substances.

Question 4

Which law established the modern comprehensive federal drug scheduling system still in use today?

Accepted Answer

Controlled Substances Act of 1970

Answer

The Controlled Substances Act of 1970 created the five-schedule classification system and established comprehensive federal drug policy including record-keeping requirements.

Question 5

A Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) is primarily designed to:

Accepted Answer

Identify potential drug diversion, misuse, and doctor-shopping patterns

Answer

PDMPs are state-run electronic databases that track controlled substance prescriptions to identify potential drug diversion, misuse, and 'doctor shopping' behavior.

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