ExCPT Test Pharmacy Law and Regulations 1

Question 1

Which DEA form is required when a pharmacy orders Schedule II controlled substances from a DEA-registered distributor?

Accepted Answer

DEA Form 222

Answer

DEA Form 222 (or its electronic equivalent, CSOS) is the official order form mandated by the DEA for purchasing or transferring Schedule II controlled substances. It must be kept on file for at least 2 years.

Question 2

Under the Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act (CMEA), what is the maximum amount of pseudoephedrine-containing products a customer may purchase per day?

Accepted Answer

3.6 grams

Answer

CMEA limits pseudoephedrine sales to 3.6 grams per day and 9 grams per 30-day period per customer. Sales must be logged and purchasers must show valid photo ID.

Question 3

The Durham-Humphrey Amendment of 1951 primarily established which of the following in U.S. pharmacy law?

Accepted Answer

The legal distinction between prescription-only and over-the-counter drugs

Answer

The Durham-Humphrey Amendment defined which drugs require a practitioner's prescription (bearing the Rx legend) versus those that can be sold OTC, creating the legal framework still used today.

Question 4

Under HIPAA, which of the following is a right that patients have regarding their Protected Health Information (PHI)?

Accepted Answer

The right to request an amendment to their health record if they believe it is inaccurate

Answer

HIPAA grants patients the right to request amendments or corrections to their health records. Pharmacies must act on such requests within 60 days and may only deny them under specific circumstances.

Question 5

The Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA) requires child-resistant containers for most dispensed medications. Which product is specifically EXEMPT from this requirement by federal regulation?

Accepted Answer

Sublingual nitroglycerin tablets

Answer

Sublingual nitroglycerin is specifically exempt from PPPA child-resistant packaging because instant access is critical during a cardiac emergency. Other exemptions include oral contraceptives in mnemonic packaging and unit-dose hospital medications.

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