DEA DEA Enforcement and Compliance 3

Question 1

Which of the following registrants must be registered separately at each principal place of business?

Accepted Answer

Every location where controlled substances are handled

Answer

A separate DEA registration is required for each principal place of business or professional practice.

Question 2

How many refills are permitted on a Schedule II prescription?

Accepted Answer

Zero refills

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Five times

Answer

Schedules III and IV allow up to five refills within six months of the issue date.

Question 4

What does the DEA require before controlled substances can be destroyed by a registrant?

Accepted Answer

Use of DEA Form 41 and authorized method

Answer

DEA Form 41 documents the destruction of controlled substances using an approved method.

Question 5

A prescriber's DEA number contains a check digit. What is its primary purpose?

Accepted Answer

To validate the number's authenticity

Answer

The check digit is a mathematical validator used to verify that a DEA number is legitimate.

Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Practice Test