MPJE Controlled Substances Regulations 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Under the CSA, which DEA form must a practitioner use to report the theft or significant loss of controlled substances?
- DEA Form 41
- DEA Form 106 (Correct answer)
- DEA Form 222
- DEA Form 224
Correct answer: DEA Form 106
DEA Form 106 is required to report theft or significant loss of controlled substances to the DEA.
Question 2: A pharmacist discovers that 50 tablets of oxycodone are unaccounted for during a routine inventory. What is the FIRST required action?
- File DEA Form 41 within 30 days
- Notify the DEA and local law enforcement immediately if theft is suspected (Correct answer)
- Wait until the end of the month to complete the biennial inventory
- Notify the state board of pharmacy within 72 hours
Correct answer: Notify the DEA and local law enforcement immediately if theft is suspected
Suspected theft of controlled substances must be reported to the DEA and local law enforcement immediately upon discovery.
Question 3: Which schedule of controlled substances has NO currently accepted medical use in the United States?
- Schedule II
- Schedule III
- Schedule IV
- Schedule I (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Schedule I
Schedule I substances have no currently accepted medical use, a high abuse potential, and lack accepted safety under medical supervision.
Question 4: A DEA registration for a retail pharmacy is valid for how long before renewal is required?
- 1 year
- 2 years
- 3 years (Correct answer)
- 5 years
Correct answer: 3 years
DEA registrations for retail pharmacies are valid for three years and must be renewed before expiration.
Question 5: Which of the following is TRUE regarding partial filling of a Schedule II prescription?
- Partial fills are never permitted for Schedule II drugs
- Partial fills are permitted if the pharmacist cannot supply the full quantity, with the remainder filled within 72 hours (Correct answer)
- Partial fills are permitted for any reason, with the remainder filled within 30 days
- Partial fills require a new written prescription for each fill
Correct answer: Partial fills are permitted if the pharmacist cannot supply the full quantity, with the remainder filled within 72 hours
Schedule II partial fills are allowed when the full quantity cannot be supplied, but the remainder must be dispensed within 72 hours or a new prescription is required.
Question 6: Under federal law, which controlled substance schedule requires a written prescription and cannot be called in to the pharmacy by a physician (except in emergencies)?
- Schedule III
- Schedule IV
- Schedule V
- Schedule II (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Schedule II
Schedule II controlled substances require a written or electronic prescription and may only be telephoned in during a documented emergency.
Question 7: The Controlled Substances Act classifies drugs into schedules primarily based on which criteria?
- Manufacturer recommendations and market availability
- Abuse potential, accepted medical use, and safety under supervision (Correct answer)
- Price, availability, and international treaty obligations
- FDA approval status and patent protection
Correct answer: Abuse potential, accepted medical use, and safety under supervision
The CSA scheduling criteria include abuse potential, currently accepted medical use, and safety or dependence liability under medical supervision.
MPJE Controlled Substances Regulations 2
Under the CSA, which DEA form must a practitioner use to report the theft or significant loss of controlled substances?