DEA Professional Knowledge 2

Question 1

Under which federal statute does the DEA derive its primary authority to regulate controlled substances?

Accepted Answer

The Controlled Substances Act (CSA)

Answer

The Controlled Substances Act of 1970 establishes the DEA's authority to enforce drug scheduling and regulation.

Question 2

How many schedules does the Controlled Substances Act use to classify drugs?

Accepted Answer

Five

Answer

The CSA classifies controlled substances into five schedules based on abuse potential and medical use.

Question 3

Which schedule contains substances with the highest potential for abuse and no accepted medical use?

Accepted Answer

Schedule I

Answer

Schedule I drugs such as heroin have high abuse potential and no currently accepted medical use.

Question 4

A DEA Diversion Investigator primarily focuses on what type of activity?

Accepted Answer

Diversion of legal pharmaceuticals into illegal channels

Answer

Diversion Investigators target the illegal diversion of legally manufactured controlled substances.

Question 5

What DEA registration is required for a physician to prescribe controlled substances?

Accepted Answer

A DEA registration number

Answer

Practitioners must obtain a DEA registration number to prescribe or dispense controlled substances.

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