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Controlled Substances & DEA Compliance Flashcards

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  1. A veterinary practice discovers that a DEA-registered veterinarian has retired. Within how many days must the practice notify the DEA of this change in responsible party?

    Answer: 30 days

    The DEA must be notified within 30 days of any change in the responsible registrant at a veterinary practice.

  2. When a veterinary practice relocates to a new address, which of the following is the CORRECT procedure regarding DEA registration?

    Answer: A new DEA registration must be obtained before dispensing controlled substances at the new location

    A DEA registration is address-specific, so a new registration must be obtained before dispensing controlled substances at the new location.

  3. A veterinary technician notices a discrepancy between the controlled substance log and actual inventory at end of day. What is the practice manager's FIRST priority?

    Answer: Conduct a thorough internal investigation before reporting

    The practice manager should first conduct a thorough internal investigation to determine if the discrepancy is a recording error or a genuine theft/loss.

  4. Under DEA regulations, a veterinary practice's controlled substance records must be maintained for a minimum of how many years?

    Answer: 2 years

    DEA regulations require that controlled substance records be retained for a minimum of 2 years from the date of the record.

  5. Which DEA form must a veterinary practice use to report the theft or significant loss of controlled substances?

    Answer: DEA Form 106

    DEA Form 106 (Report of Theft or Significant Loss of Controlled Substances) must be completed and submitted when theft or significant loss is discovered.

  6. A client requests that unused Schedule II medications prescribed for their deceased pet be returned to the veterinary clinic. What should the practice manager advise?

    Answer: Decline, as veterinary practices cannot accept returned Schedule II controlled substances from clients

    Veterinary practices are generally not authorized to accept returned controlled substances from clients; clients should be directed to DEA-authorized collection sites.

  7. In a veterinary practice, which schedule of controlled substances requires the use of DEA Form 222 (or CSOS) for ordering?

    Answer: Schedule II only

    DEA Form 222 or its electronic equivalent (CSOS) is required only for ordering Schedule II controlled substances.