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Controlled Substances Regulations & Scheduling Flashcards

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  1. Under the DEA's regulations, which type of DEA registrant is exempt from maintaining a DEA registration?

    Answer: An agent or employee of a DEA registrant acting within the scope of employment

    Under 21 CFR 1301.22, agents and employees of DEA registrants acting within the scope of their employment are exempt from individual DEA registration.

  2. The DEA's 'Prescription Drug Monitoring Program' (PDMP) coordination is primarily aimed at preventing which type of controlled substance abuse?

    Answer: Doctor shopping and prescription fraud for opioids and other controlled substances

    PDMPs are designed to identify patients who obtain controlled substance prescriptions from multiple prescribers (doctor shopping) and detect prescription fraud.

  3. A DEA registration for a retail pharmacy is issued for what standard period before it must be renewed?

    Answer: 3 years

    Under 21 CFR 1301.33, DEA registrations are issued for a period of three years before renewal is required.

  4. Which of the following substances was placed in Schedule V under the Controlled Substances Act primarily because of its antitussive properties with low abuse potential?

    Answer: Cough preparations containing less than 200 mg of codeine per 100 mL

    Schedule V includes cough preparations containing not more than 200 mg of codeine per 100 mL, recognizing their low abuse potential when used as directed.

  5. Under the CSA, what is the significance of a substance being placed on 'temporary scheduling' under 21 U.S.C. § 811(h)?

    Answer: It immediately imposes Schedule I controls for up to 3 years while permanent scheduling is evaluated

    Temporary scheduling under § 811(h) places a substance under Schedule I controls for up to 2 years (extendable to 3) while permanent scheduling action is evaluated.

  6. A DEA registrant wishes to destroy unneeded Schedule II controlled substances. Which method is NOT approved under DEA reverse distributor regulations?

    Answer: Flushing down a drain without notification to the DEA

    Uncontrolled flushing without DEA notification and without following approved disposal methods is not compliant with 21 CFR Part 1317 disposal regulations.

  7. The Ryan Haight Online Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act requires that before prescribing controlled substances via telemedicine, a practitioner must generally:

    Answer: Conduct at least one in-person medical evaluation of the patient

    The Ryan Haight Act generally requires at least one in-person medical evaluation before a practitioner may prescribe controlled substances via the internet or telemedicine.