CMT Controlled Substances Management

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Schedule I

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

DEA

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Have a licensed staff witness the waste and co-sign

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

2 years

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A written or electronic prescription with no refills permitted

Answer

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

(CMT) Certified Medication Technician Practice Test

(CMT) Certified Medication Technician Practice Test

CMT Controlled Substances Management