DEA Recordkeeping, Security & Compliance Audits 3

Question 1

Under DEA regulations, which Schedule requires the most stringent physical security storage requirements, typically a steel safe or vault?

Accepted Answer

Schedule II

Answer

Schedule II controlled substances require the highest level of physical security, including storage in an approved safe, vault, or steel cabinet with specific construction standards.

Question 2

A hospital pharmacy conducts a compliance audit and discovers that its CSOS (Controlled Substance Ordering System) logs have not been archived for 14 months. Under 21 CFR 1305, what is the record retention requirement for CSOS records?

Accepted Answer

2 years

Answer

CSOS electronic records, like paper DEA Form 222 records, must be retained for a minimum of 2 years under 21 CFR 1305.

Question 3

A DEA Diversion Investigator arrives unannounced at a registered pharmacy during business hours. The pharmacist asks for a warrant. Under the Controlled Substances Act, can the DEA conduct an administrative inspection without a warrant?

Accepted Answer

Yes, DEA investigators may conduct warrantless administrative inspections of registered premises

Answer

The CSA authorizes DEA Diversion Investigators to conduct administrative inspections of DEA-registered premises during business hours without a warrant.

Question 4

Which of the following scenarios correctly describes the use of a 'running inventory' for Schedule III–V substances?

Accepted Answer

It is an optional method that satisfies the biennial inventory requirement when maintained accurately

Answer

A perpetual (running) inventory for Schedule III–V substances, if maintained accurately, can satisfy the DEA's biennial inventory requirement.

Question 5

A veterinary practice registered with the DEA fails to conduct a biennial inventory. Which entity has primary enforcement authority over this violation?

Accepted Answer

DEA Diversion Control Division

Answer

The DEA Diversion Control Division has primary federal enforcement authority over all DEA registrants' compliance with controlled substance recordkeeping, including veterinary practices.

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DEA Recordkeeping, Security & Compliance Audits 3