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Controlled Substances Regulations & Scheduling Flashcards

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  1. The Analog Act (21 U.S.C. § 813) treats a chemical analog of a Schedule I or II substance as a Schedule I substance when intended for what purpose?

    Answer: Human consumption

    The Federal Analog Act treats substances chemically similar to Schedule I or II substances as Schedule I controlled substances when intended for human consumption.

  2. Which DEA form must a practitioner 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 filed when a registrant experiences theft or significant loss.

  3. A pharmacist receives an oral prescription for a Schedule III controlled substance. Under DEA regulations, within how many days must the pharmacist reduce the oral authorization to writing?

    Answer: 7 days

    Under 21 CFR 1306.21, oral prescriptions for Schedule III-V substances must be promptly reduced to writing; DEA regulations allow up to 7 days.

  4. Which of the following is a key distinction between the Controlled Substances Act's 'registration' requirement and a state pharmacy license?

    Answer: DEA registration is a federal requirement authorizing handling of controlled substances, while state licenses authorize general pharmacy practice

    DEA registration under the CSA is a separate federal authorization for controlled substance activities, distinct from and in addition to state licensing requirements.

  5. Under the Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act (CMEA), what is the daily purchase limit for ephedrine or pseudoephedrine products per individual?

    Answer: 3.6 grams

    The CMEA limits purchases to 3.6 grams of ephedrine/pseudoephedrine base per day and 9 grams per 30-day period.

  6. Which of the following correctly describes an 'emergency dispensing' situation allowing a pharmacist to dispense Schedule II substances without a written prescription?

    Answer: Immediate administration is necessary, the quantity is limited to the emergency period, and a written prescription follows within 7 days

    Under 21 CFR 1306.11(d), emergency Schedule II oral prescriptions require that immediate administration is necessary, only a limited quantity is dispensed, and a written prescription is provided within 7 days.

  7. What does the term 'diversion' mean in the context of the DEA's Diversion Control Division?

    Answer: The rerouting of legitimately manufactured controlled substances into illicit channels

    Diversion refers to the transfer of legally manufactured controlled substances from their intended lawful use into illegal channels for non-medical purposes.