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  1. Under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA), which schedule includes drugs with the highest potential for abuse and no currently accepted medical use in the U.S.?

    Answer: Schedule I

    Schedule I substances (e.g., heroin, LSD, marijuana federally) have the highest abuse potential and no accepted medical use under federal law.

  2. The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990 (OBRA '90) requires pharmacists to do which of the following for Medicaid patients?

    Answer: Offer counseling to patients

    OBRA '90 mandated that pharmacists offer counseling to Medicaid patients about their medications to improve therapeutic outcomes.

  3. What is the maximum number of refills allowed for a Schedule III or IV controlled substance?

    Answer: 5 refills within 6 months

    Schedule III and IV controlled substances may be refilled up to 5 times within 6 months of the original date of issue.

  4. A pharmacy receives an oral (telephone) prescription for a Schedule II controlled substance. Under federal law, how may this be handled?

    Answer: Accepted only in emergencies; pharmacist must get a written Rx within 7 days

    Under the CSA, oral prescriptions for Schedule II drugs are only permitted in genuine emergencies (limited to the amount needed for the emergency period), and the prescriber must provide a signed written prescription within 7 days.

  5. Which federal law first required the child-resistant packaging for most OTC and prescription medications?

    Answer: Poison Prevention Packaging Act of 1970

    The Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA) of 1970 required child-resistant packaging for most prescription and OTC drugs to reduce accidental pediatric poisonings.

  6. What does the DEA Form 222 allow a pharmacy to do?

    Answer: Order Schedule I and II controlled substances from a DEA-registered supplier

    DEA Form 222 (or the electronic equivalent CSOS) is the official ordering document used by DEA-registered practitioners and pharmacies to purchase Schedule I and II controlled substances.