MPJE Federal Controlled Substances Act 3

Question 1

A mid-level practitioner (NP) wishes to prescribe Schedule III controlled substances. Under the CSA, which statement is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

Mid-level practitioners may prescribe controlled substances if authorized by state law and registered with the DEA

Answer

Mid-level practitioners (NPs, PAs, etc.) may obtain DEA registration and prescribe controlled substances if their state law grants them that authority.

Question 2

Under the CSA, a pharmacist who knowingly fills a fraudulent controlled substance prescription is subject to:

Accepted Answer

Criminal prosecution under federal law

Answer

Knowingly filling a fraudulent controlled substance prescription violates the CSA and can result in federal criminal prosecution.

Question 3

Which of the following is the correct DEA schedule for tramadol?

Accepted Answer

Schedule IV

Answer

Tramadol was placed in Schedule IV by the DEA effective August 18, 2014.

Question 4

A Schedule V cough preparation containing less than 200 mg of codeine per 100 mL may be dispensed without a prescription in states that permit OTC sales. Under federal law, the purchaser must be at least:

Accepted Answer

18 years old

Answer

Federal law requires purchasers of Schedule V OTC controlled substances to be at least 18 years of age.

Question 5

Under the CSA, how long must a retail pharmacy retain records for Schedule II controlled substances?

Accepted Answer

2 years

Answer

The CSA requires that records for controlled substances be maintained for a minimum of 2 years from the date of the record.

MPJE - Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination Practice Test

MPJE - Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination Practice Test

MPJE Federal Controlled Substances Act 3