DEA Professional Knowledge

Question 1

What is the primary mission of the DEA?

Accepted Answer

To enforce controlled substances laws and regulations

Answer

To monitor pharmaceutical manufacturing.

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To issue medical licenses.

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To track over-the-counter drug sales.

Question 2

Which schedule of drugs has the highest potential for abuse and no accepted medical use?

Accepted Answer

Schedule I

Answer

Schedule IV

Answer

Schedule III

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Schedule II

Question 3

What form must be used to order Schedule I and II drugs?

Accepted Answer

DEA Form 222

Answer

DEA Form 106

Answer

DEA Form 41

Answer

DEA Form 225

Question 4

How often must DEA registrations be renewed?

Accepted Answer

Every 3 years

Answer

Annually

Answer

Every 5 years

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Every 2 years

Question 5

Which form is used to report theft or loss of controlled substances?

Accepted Answer

DEA Form 106

Answer

DEA Form 41

Answer

DEA Form 222

Answer

DEA Form 223

Question 6

Who must register with the DEA to prescribe controlled substances?

Accepted Answer

Practitioners prescribing controlled substances

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Pharmacists

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Nurses

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Lab technicians

Question 7

What must be done with expired controlled substances?

Accepted Answer

They must be destroyed according to DEA guidelines

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They can be disposed in the trash.

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They must be returned to the manufacturer.

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They should be flushed down the toilet.

Question 8

What is required for secure storage of controlled substances?

Accepted Answer

They must be stored in a locked, secure cabinet

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They can be stored on open shelves.

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They require no special storage.

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They must be stored with food supplies.

Question 9

What is the penalty for illegal distribution of controlled substances?

Accepted Answer

Imprisonment and fines

Answer

Warning letter only.

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Revocation of driving license.

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Temporary suspension from practice.