MPJE Controlled Substances Regulations 5

Question 1

Which of the following is a TRUE statement about transferring a Schedule III–V prescription between pharmacies?

Accepted Answer

A Schedule III–V prescription may be transferred only once, unless the pharmacies share a real-time electronic database

Answer

Federal law allows one transfer of a Schedule III–V prescription between pharmacies, but pharmacies sharing a real-time database may transfer it up to the refill limit.

Question 2

Under the Controlled Substances Act, which entity has primary authority to schedule, reschedule, or deschedule a controlled substance?

Accepted Answer

The DEA, with input from HHS/FDA

Answer

The DEA Administrator, after receiving a scientific and medical evaluation from HHS/FDA, has the authority to schedule, reschedule, or deschedule substances.

Question 3

A practitioner who is DEA-registered to prescribe controlled substances moves to a new office location within the same state. What must the practitioner do?

Accepted Answer

Submit DEA Form 224a to modify the registration and may continue prescribing during processing

Answer

A practitioner must notify the DEA of an address change using the appropriate form and may continue prescribing while the modification is processed.

Question 4

Under 21 CFR Part 1306, which of the following is NOT a required element on a valid controlled substance prescription?

Accepted Answer

Patient's date of birth

Answer

Federal law does not require a patient's date of birth on a controlled substance prescription, although some states do require it.

Question 5

A nurse practitioner in a state that grants full prescriptive authority wishes to prescribe Schedule II controlled substances. Which DEA form must be submitted to obtain registration?

Accepted Answer

DEA Form 224

Answer

Individual practitioners—including nurse practitioners—apply for DEA registration using DEA Form 224.

MPJE - Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination Practice Test

MPJE - Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination Practice Test

MPJE Controlled Substances Regulations 5