CPhT Pharmacy Law 2

Question 1

Which DEA schedule includes drugs with high abuse potential and no currently accepted medical use in the US?

Accepted Answer

Schedule I

Answer

Schedule I substances (e.g., heroin, LSD) have high abuse potential and no accepted medical use, making them illegal for standard prescribing.

Question 2

Under the Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act (CMEA), how many grams of pseudoephedrine can an individual purchase per day?

Accepted Answer

3.6 grams

Answer

CMEA limits pseudoephedrine purchases to 3.6 grams per day and 9 grams per 30-day period.

Question 3

Which federal law requires pharmacies to maintain a written policy and procedure for medication therapy management (MTM) services?

Accepted Answer

Medicare Modernization Act (MMA)

Answer

The Medicare Modernization Act of 2003 established the Part D benefit and required MTM programs for eligible beneficiaries.

Question 4

A pharmacy receives a prescription for a Schedule III controlled substance. How many total refills are permitted?

Accepted Answer

5 refills within 6 months

Answer

Schedule III and IV controlled substances may be refilled up to 5 times within 6 months of the original issue date.

Question 5

Which act established the requirement that pharmacists offer counseling to Medicaid patients receiving new prescriptions?

Accepted Answer

OBRA-90

Answer

OBRA-90 (Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990) mandated prospective drug utilization review and patient counseling offers for Medicaid patients.

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