CVPM Controlled Substances & DEA Compliance 4

Question 1

A veterinary practice discovers that a DEA-registered veterinarian has retired. Within how many days must the practice notify the DEA of this change in responsible party?

Accepted Answer

30 days

Answer

The DEA must be notified within 30 days of any change in the responsible registrant at a veterinary practice.

Question 2

When a veterinary practice relocates to a new address, which of the following is the CORRECT procedure regarding DEA registration?

Accepted Answer

A new DEA registration must be obtained before dispensing controlled substances at the new location

Answer

A DEA registration is address-specific, so a new registration must be obtained before dispensing controlled substances at the new location.

Question 3

A veterinary technician notices a discrepancy between the controlled substance log and actual inventory at end of day. What is the practice manager's FIRST priority?

Accepted Answer

Conduct a thorough internal investigation before reporting

Answer

The practice manager should first conduct a thorough internal investigation to determine if the discrepancy is a recording error or a genuine theft/loss.

Question 4

Under DEA regulations, a veterinary practice's controlled substance records must be maintained for a minimum of how many years?

Accepted Answer

2 years

Answer

DEA regulations require that controlled substance records be retained for a minimum of 2 years from the date of the record.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

DEA Form 106

Answer

DEA Form 106 (Report of Theft or Significant Loss of Controlled Substances) must be completed and submitted when theft or significant loss is discovered.

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CVPM Controlled Substances & DEA Compliance 4