DEA DEA Controlled Substance Schedules 3

Question 1

How many refills are generally permitted for a Schedule II prescription?

Accepted Answer

Zero refills

Answer

Schedule II prescriptions cannot be refilled; a new prescription is required each time.

Question 2

Prescriptions for Schedule III and IV drugs may be refilled up to how many times within six months?

Accepted Answer

5 times

Answer

Schedule III and IV prescriptions may be refilled up to 5 times within 6 months if authorized.

Question 3

Which agency ultimately schedules and reschedules controlled substances after HHS provides medical recommendations?

Accepted Answer

DEA

Answer

The DEA has final authority to schedule controlled substances, informed by HHS/FDA recommendations.

Question 4

A DEA registration number is required for a practitioner to do what?

Accepted Answer

Prescribe controlled substances

Answer

A DEA registration is required for prescribing, administering, or dispensing controlled substances.

Question 5

Which criterion is NOT one of the three factors used to determine a drug's schedule?

Accepted Answer

Retail market price

Answer

Scheduling is based on abuse potential, accepted medical use, and dependence/safety, not price.

Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Practice Test