ExCPT Test Pharmacy Law and Regulations 2

Question 1

Under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA), which schedule includes drugs with the highest potential for abuse and no currently accepted medical use in the U.S.?

Accepted Answer

Schedule I

Answer

Schedule I substances (e.g., heroin, LSD, marijuana federally) have the highest abuse potential and no accepted medical use under federal law.

Question 2

The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990 (OBRA '90) requires pharmacists to do which of the following for Medicaid patients?

Accepted Answer

Offer counseling to patients

Answer

OBRA '90 mandated that pharmacists offer counseling to Medicaid patients about their medications to improve therapeutic outcomes.

Question 3

What is the maximum number of refills allowed for a Schedule III or IV controlled substance?

Accepted Answer

5 refills within 6 months

Answer

Schedule III and IV controlled substances may be refilled up to 5 times within 6 months of the original date of issue.

Question 4

A pharmacy receives an oral (telephone) prescription for a Schedule II controlled substance. Under federal law, how may this be handled?

Accepted Answer

Accepted only in emergencies; pharmacist must get a written Rx within 7 days

Answer

Under the CSA, oral prescriptions for Schedule II drugs are only permitted in genuine emergencies (limited to the amount needed for the emergency period), and the prescriber must provide a signed written prescription within 7 days.

Question 5

Which federal law first required the child-resistant packaging for most OTC and prescription medications?

Accepted Answer

Poison Prevention Packaging Act of 1970

Answer

The Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA) of 1970 required child-resistant packaging for most prescription and OTC drugs to reduce accidental pediatric poisonings.

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