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Controlled Substances Regulations & Scheduling Flashcards

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  1. What agency is responsible for enforcing controlled substances laws in the U.S.?

    Answer: DEA

    The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is the federal agency tasked with enforcing the controlled substances laws and regulations.

  2. What is the purpose of drug scheduling under the CSA?

    Answer: To classify drugs by abuse potential and medical use

    Drug scheduling classifies substances into categories based on their accepted medical use and potential for abuse.

  3. Which schedule includes drugs with the highest potential for abuse and no accepted medical use?

    Answer: Schedule I

    Schedule I substances are considered the most dangerous with no current accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse.

  4. What documentation is required to prescribe a Schedule II drug?

    Answer: Written or electronic prescription without refills

    Schedule II drugs require a written or electronic prescription, and refills are not allowed without a new prescription.

  5. What is required for a practitioner to prescribe controlled substances?

    Answer: DEA registration number

    A practitioner must have a valid DEA registration number to legally prescribe controlled substances.

  6. Which schedule contains drugs with a moderate to low potential for dependence?

    Answer: Schedule III

    Schedule III drugs have a moderate to low potential for physical and psychological dependence compared to Schedules I and II.

  7. What must be included in records for controlled substances?

    Answer: Drug name, quantity, dates, and handler

    Records must include drug name, quantity, date received or dispensed, and the name of the person handling it to maintain DEA compliance.

  8. How long must controlled substance records be kept?

    Answer: 2 years

    DEA regulations require that controlled substance records be maintained for at least two years for inspection and audit purposes.

  9. Which agency schedules drugs under the Controlled Substances Act?

    Answer: DEA in consultation with FDA

    The DEA, in consultation with the FDA, has the authority to classify and schedule substances under federal law.