DEA Controlled Substances Regulations & Scheduling

Question 1

What agency is responsible for enforcing controlled substances laws in the U.S.?

Accepted Answer

DEA

Answer

FDA

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CDC

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NIH

Question 2

What is the purpose of drug scheduling under the CSA?

Accepted Answer

To classify drugs by abuse potential and medical use

Answer

To set prescription prices

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To determine manufacturing methods

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To identify street names

Question 3

Which schedule includes drugs with the highest potential for abuse and no accepted medical use?

Accepted Answer

Schedule I

Answer

Schedule II

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Schedule III

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Schedule IV

Question 4

What documentation is required to prescribe a Schedule II drug?

Accepted Answer

Written or electronic prescription without refills

Answer

Verbal order only

Answer

Email from the patient

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Text message

Question 5

What is required for a practitioner to prescribe controlled substances?

Accepted Answer

DEA registration number

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Hospital ID

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Insurance approval

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Manufacturer agreement

Question 6

Which schedule contains drugs with a moderate to low potential for dependence?

Accepted Answer

Schedule III

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Schedule I

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Schedule V

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Schedule II

Question 7

What must be included in records for controlled substances?

Accepted Answer

Drug name, quantity, dates, and handler

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Only drug name and price

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Only name of patient

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No documentation is needed

Question 8

How long must controlled substance records be kept?

Accepted Answer

2 years

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6 months

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1 year

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Indefinitely

Question 9

Which agency schedules drugs under the Controlled Substances Act?

Accepted Answer

DEA in consultation with FDA

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HHS

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FDA alone

Answer

Congress