CVPM Controlled Substances & DEA Compliance

Question 1

Under DEA regulations, 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 II

Answer

Schedule III

Answer

Schedule IV

Question 2

How long must DEA controlled substance records, including DEA Form 222, be maintained by a veterinary practice?

Accepted Answer

2 years

Answer

1 year

Answer

5 years

Answer

7 years

Question 3

Which DEA form is used by a veterinary practice to order Schedule I and II controlled substances from a supplier?

Accepted Answer

DEA Form 222

Answer

DEA Form 41

Answer

DEA Form 106

Answer

DEA Form 224

Question 4

A veterinary practice discovers a significant unexplained discrepancy in its controlled substance log. What is the FIRST appropriate action for the practice manager?

Accepted Answer

Conduct an internal investigation, secure records, and report suspected theft to the DEA

Answer

Immediately terminate the employee who was on duty

Answer

Discard remaining controlled substances to prevent further loss

Answer

Transfer all controlled substance handling to the head veterinarian only

Question 5

Which of the following controlled substances commonly used in veterinary practice is classified as Schedule II by the DEA?

Accepted Answer

Morphine

Answer

Butorphanol

Answer

Ketamine

Answer

Diazepam

Question 6

How frequently must a DEA-registered veterinary practice conduct a physical inventory of all controlled substances on hand?

Accepted Answer

Every 2 years (biennially)

Answer

Every 6 months

Answer

Annually

Answer

Every 3 years

Question 7

Which DEA form must a veterinary practice submit to report theft or significant loss of controlled substances?

Accepted Answer

DEA Form 106

Answer

DEA Form 41

Answer

DEA Form 222

Answer

DEA Form 224