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Federal Controlled Substances Act Flashcards

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

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

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

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

    Answer: Criminal prosecution under federal law

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

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

    Answer: Schedule IV

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

  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:

    Answer: 18 years old

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

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

    Answer: 2 years

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

  6. Which federal agency has the authority to add, remove, or transfer substances between schedules under the CSA?

    Answer: The Attorney General, advised by the Secretary of Health and Human Services

    Under the CSA, the Attorney General (acting through the DEA) has scheduling authority, but must request a scientific and medical evaluation from the Secretary of HHS before scheduling.

  7. A DEA registrant who wishes to surrender their registration for retirement must:

    Answer: Transfer all controlled substances to another registrant and submit DEA Form 104

    A registrant surrendering their registration must transfer inventory to another DEA registrant and submit a DEA Form 104 (Surrender for Cause) or coordinate with the DEA for voluntary surrender.