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Controlled Substances Management Flashcards

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  1. Which schedule of controlled substances has the highest potential for abuse and no accepted medical use in the United States?

    Answer: Schedule I

    Schedule I drugs have the highest abuse potential and no currently accepted medical use, making them illegal for most purposes.

  2. Which federal agency is responsible for regulating controlled substances in the United States?

    Answer: DEA

    The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) enforces the Controlled Substances Act and regulates the manufacture, distribution, and dispensing of controlled substances.

  3. When a portion of a controlled substance must be wasted, the medication technician should:

    Answer: Have a licensed staff witness the waste and co-sign

    A witness must observe the wasting of any unused controlled substance and co-sign the documentation to maintain accountability and prevent diversion.

  4. According to DEA regulations, controlled substance records must typically be retained for a minimum of how many years?

    Answer: 2 years

    DEA regulations require controlled substance records to be maintained for at least 2 years and made available for inspection upon request.

  5. A Schedule II controlled substance prescription requires which of the following?

    Answer: A written or electronic prescription with no refills permitted

    Schedule II drugs require a written or electronic prescription and cannot be refilled; a new prescription must be issued for each dispensing.

  6. Which of the following medications is classified as a Schedule II controlled substance?

    Answer: Oxycodone (OxyContin)

    Oxycodone is a Schedule II opioid with high abuse potential and accepted medical use only under severe restriction.

  7. If a discrepancy is found in the controlled substance count, the medication technician's FIRST action should be to:

    Answer: Immediately notify the supervisor and initiate an incident report

    Any count discrepancy must be reported immediately to a supervisor so an investigation can begin promptly, which is required by facility policy and regulatory standards.