Professional Knowledge Flashcards
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Under which federal statute does the DEA derive its primary authority to regulate controlled substances?
Answer: The Controlled Substances Act (CSA)
The Controlled Substances Act of 1970 establishes the DEA's authority to enforce drug scheduling and regulation.
How many schedules does the Controlled Substances Act use to classify drugs?
Answer: Five
The CSA classifies controlled substances into five schedules based on abuse potential and medical use.
Which schedule contains substances with the highest potential for abuse and no accepted medical use?
Answer: Schedule I
Schedule I drugs such as heroin have high abuse potential and no currently accepted medical use.
A DEA Diversion Investigator primarily focuses on what type of activity?
Answer: Diversion of legal pharmaceuticals into illegal channels
Diversion Investigators target the illegal diversion of legally manufactured controlled substances.
What DEA registration is required for a physician to prescribe controlled substances?
Answer: A DEA registration number
Practitioners must obtain a DEA registration number to prescribe or dispense controlled substances.
Which agency does the DEA fall under within the federal government?
Answer: Department of Justice
The DEA is a component agency of the U.S. Department of Justice.
What is the standard minimum age requirement to become a DEA Special Agent?
Answer: 21 years old
Applicants must generally be at least 21 years old to be appointed as a DEA Special Agent.