CMT Controlled Substances Management 2

Question 1

Which schedule of controlled substances is characterized by a moderate to low potential for physical and psychological dependence?

Accepted Answer

Schedule III

Answer

Schedule I

Answer

Schedule II

Answer

Schedule V

Question 2

What is the correct procedure for counting controlled substances at a shift change?

Accepted Answer

Two authorized staff count together and both sign the count sheet

Answer

One staff member counts alone and signs the log

Answer

Count only when a discrepancy is suspected

Answer

A single nurse counts every 24 hours

Question 3

Morphine sulfate is classified under which schedule of controlled substances?

Accepted Answer

Schedule II

Answer

Schedule III

Answer

Schedule IV

Answer

Schedule V

Question 4

Which of the following actions constitutes diversion of a controlled substance?

Accepted Answer

Taking a patient's unused controlled substance for personal use

Answer

Documenting the medication given in the MAR

Answer

Requesting a witness before wasting unused medication

Answer

Completing the shift-change count with a co-worker

Question 5

Cough preparations containing less than 200 mg of codeine per 100 mL are classified as which schedule?

Accepted Answer

Schedule V

Answer

Schedule II

Answer

Schedule III

Answer

Schedule IV

Question 6

What document is required when ordering Schedule II controlled substances from a pharmacy?

Accepted Answer

DEA Form 222 or an approved electronic equivalent

Answer

A verbal phone order documented by a nurse

Answer

A standard handwritten prescription pad order

Answer

A facility purchase order only

Question 7

When a patient refuses a scheduled controlled substance, the medication technician should:

Accepted Answer

Document the refusal in the MAR and notify the nurse

Answer

Administer it without consent to maintain the schedule

Answer

Save the dose in the medication cart for later

Answer

Waste the medication without obtaining a witness