Controlled Substances Management Flashcards
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Which schedule of controlled substances is characterized by a moderate to low potential for physical and psychological dependence?
Answer: Schedule III
Schedule III drugs have less abuse potential than Schedule I or II and include substances with accepted medical uses and moderate to low physical or psychological dependence.
What is the correct procedure for counting controlled substances at a shift change?
Answer: Two authorized staff count together and both sign the count sheet
A witnessed count by two authorized staff members at each shift change ensures accountability and detects any discrepancies promptly.
Morphine sulfate is classified under which schedule of controlled substances?
Answer: Schedule II
Morphine is a Schedule II opioid analgesic due to its high potential for abuse and dependence, requiring strict prescribing controls.
Which of the following actions constitutes diversion of a controlled substance?
Answer: Taking a patient's unused controlled substance for personal use
Diversion occurs when a controlled substance is redirected from its intended patient use for unauthorized personal use or distribution, which is both illegal and a serious breach of professional conduct.
Cough preparations containing less than 200 mg of codeine per 100 mL are classified as which schedule?
Answer: Schedule V
Schedule V includes preparations with small amounts of controlled substances, such as cough syrups with limited codeine concentrations, which have the lowest abuse potential.
What document is required when ordering Schedule II controlled substances from a pharmacy?
Answer: DEA Form 222 or an approved electronic equivalent
DEA Form 222 (or its electronic equivalent, the CSOS system) is legally required for the transfer of Schedule II controlled substances between registrants.
When a patient refuses a scheduled controlled substance, the medication technician should:
Answer: Document the refusal in the MAR and notify the nurse
Patient refusal must be documented accurately in the MAR and the nurse must be notified so clinical decisions can be made, while the medication must be wasted with a witness.