Federal Controlled Substances Act Flashcards
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Under the DEA's scheduling criteria, which factor is NOT considered when placing a substance in Schedule I?
Answer: Cost of the substance to the consumer
Schedule I criteria focus on abuse potential, medical use, and safety—cost is not a scheduling criterion.
A pharmacist receives a prescription for hydrocodone/acetaminophen 5/325 mg. Under the CSA, this combination product is classified as:
Answer: Schedule II
In 2014, the DEA reclassified all hydrocodone combination products from Schedule III to Schedule II.
Which of the following is a requirement for a DEA Form 222 when ordering Schedule II controlled substances?
Answer: It must be signed by a DEA registrant or authorized power of attorney
DEA Form 222 must be signed by the DEA registrant or a person with a valid power of attorney on file with the DEA.
A retail pharmacy discovers a theft of controlled substances. Under the CSA, the pharmacy must notify the DEA field office within:
Answer: Immediately upon discovery by phone, and submit DEA Form 106 within 1 business day
Significant theft or loss must be reported to the DEA by phone immediately upon discovery, followed by DEA Form 106 within one business day.
Which of the following practitioners is NOT eligible to obtain a DEA registration to dispense Schedule II controlled substances?
Answer: Medical laboratory technician
DEA registration for dispensing controlled substances is granted to practitioners such as physicians, dentists, and veterinarians—not laboratory technicians.
The 'closed system' of distribution established by the CSA is designed to:
Answer: Track controlled substances from manufacture to dispensing to prevent diversion
The CSA's closed system creates a chain of accountability from manufacturer to patient to prevent diversion of controlled substances.
Under the CSA, which of the following statements about partial filling of Schedule II prescriptions is CORRECT?
Answer: Partial fills are permitted for any patient, and the remainder may be filled within 30 days
The SUPPORT Act (2018) allows partial fills of Schedule II prescriptions for any patient; the remaining portion may be filled within 30 days of the original date.