MPJE Controlled Substances Regulations 4

Question 1

A prescriber writes an order for 90 tablets of a Schedule II opioid. The pharmacist only has 60 in stock. How long does the pharmacy have to supply the remaining 30 tablets?

Accepted Answer

72 hours

Answer

The federal regulation allows the remainder of a partially filled Schedule II prescription to be dispensed within 72 hours; after that, a new prescription is required.

Question 2

Under the Ryan Haight Act, an online pharmacy that dispenses controlled substances must hold a DEA registration AND comply with which additional requirement?

Accepted Answer

Conduct at least one in-person medical evaluation before prescribing

Answer

The Ryan Haight Act requires at least one valid in-person medical evaluation before a controlled substance may be prescribed via the internet.

Question 3

Which of the following practitioner types is NOT eligible to obtain a DEA registration to prescribe Schedule II–V controlled substances?

Accepted Answer

Pharmacist filling prescriptions

Answer

Pharmacists dispense controlled substances under the pharmacy's DEA registration; they do not obtain individual prescriber DEA registrations.

Question 4

The biennial inventory for controlled substances must be taken at what time of the business day?

Accepted Answer

At the start or close of business on the inventory date

Answer

Federal DEA regulations require the biennial inventory to be taken at the opening or close of business on the selected inventory date.

Question 5

A Schedule V cough preparation containing less than 200 mg of codeine per 100 mL may be sold OTC in states that permit it under which condition?

Accepted Answer

By a pharmacist or pharmacy intern only, with a log entry of the purchaser's name and address

Answer

Federal law allows OTC sale of Schedule V exempt preparations only by a pharmacist or intern, and requires maintaining a bound log with purchaser information.

MPJE - Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination Practice Test

MPJE - Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination Practice Test

MPJE Controlled Substances Regulations 4