CVS Assessment MCQ 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A controlled substance prescription is presented with a DEA number. What does the DEA number verify?
- That the pharmacy is licensed to dispense
- That the prescriber is authorized to prescribe controlled substances (Correct answer)
- That the patient is enrolled in a pain management program
- That the drug is covered by insurance
Correct answer: That the prescriber is authorized to prescribe controlled substances
The DEA number identifies and verifies that a prescriber has been granted authority by the DEA to prescribe controlled substances.
Question 2: Which of the following is a Schedule II controlled substance?
- Alprazolam (Xanax)
- Hydrocodone/acetaminophen (Norco) (Correct answer)
- Tramadol (Ultram)
- Carisoprodol (Soma)
Correct answer: Hydrocodone/acetaminophen (Norco)
Hydrocodone combination products like Norco are classified as Schedule II due to their high potential for abuse and dependence.
Question 3: What does HIPAA protect in a pharmacy setting?
- Employee wages and benefits
- Patient's protected health information (PHI) (Correct answer)
- Pharmacy inventory records
- Insurance billing rates
Correct answer: Patient's protected health information (PHI)
HIPAA protects patients' protected health information (PHI), including prescription history and personal details, from unauthorized disclosure.
Question 4: A customer's insurance plan rejects a claim with code 'DAW-1.' What does this mean?
- The drug is not on the formulary
- Dispense As Written — the prescriber requires brand-name product (Correct answer)
- The days' supply exceeds plan limits
- The patient has not met their deductible
Correct answer: Dispense As Written — the prescriber requires brand-name product
DAW-1 indicates the prescriber has specified brand name is medically necessary, overriding automatic generic substitution.
Question 5: Which action BEST demonstrates safe medication storage in a CVS pharmacy?
- Storing all medications at room temperature regardless of label
- Refrigerating insulin and other cold-chain products per manufacturer guidelines (Correct answer)
- Keeping narcotics in unlocked drawers for quick access
- Stacking prescription bottles to maximize shelf space
Correct answer: Refrigerating insulin and other cold-chain products per manufacturer guidelines
Cold-chain products like insulin must be stored in a refrigerator per manufacturer guidelines to maintain potency and safety.
Question 6: What is the role of a pharmacy technician compared to a pharmacist in a CVS pharmacy?
- Technicians can counsel patients independently on new prescriptions
- Technicians assist with dispensing tasks but all final verifications require pharmacist approval (Correct answer)
- Technicians can independently authorize prescription transfers
- Technicians and pharmacists have identical legal scope of practice
Correct answer: Technicians assist with dispensing tasks but all final verifications require pharmacist approval
Pharmacy technicians assist with dispensing duties, but pharmacists must perform final verification and patient counseling as required by law.
Question 7: A customer asks about the CVS Minute Clinic. Which service does Minute Clinic provide?
- Elective surgical procedures
- Walk-in treatment for minor illnesses, vaccinations, and health screenings (Correct answer)
- Emergency trauma care
- Prescription refill approvals without a provider
Correct answer: Walk-in treatment for minor illnesses, vaccinations, and health screenings
CVS Minute Clinic offers walk-in care for minor illnesses, preventive services like vaccinations, and health screenings by nurse practitioners.
CVS Assessment MCQ 3
A controlled substance prescription is presented with a DEA number.
What does the DEA number verify?