Pharmacy Controlled Substances and DEA Regulations

Question 1

Schedule II controlled substances are characterized by:

Accepted Answer

High potential for abuse with accepted medical use; no refills allowed

Answer

No accepted medical use in the US

Answer

Low potential for abuse relative to Schedule III

Answer

Unlimited refills within one year

Question 2

Which DEA form is used to order Schedule I and II controlled substances?

Accepted Answer

DEA Form 222 (or CSOS electronically)

Answer

DEA Form 41

Answer

DEA Form 106

Answer

DEA Form 363

Question 3

A DEA number always begins with two letters. The second letter is always:

Accepted Answer

The first letter of the prescriber's last name

Answer

The first letter of the state where the prescriber practices

Answer

A random check-digit letter assigned by the DEA

Answer

The letter of the drug schedule the prescriber is authorized to prescribe

Question 4

Emergency oral dispensing of a Schedule II controlled substance without a written prescription is permitted ONLY if:

Accepted Answer

An oral authorization is given and a written prescription is delivered to the pharmacy within 7 days

Answer

The quantity is limited to a 30-day supply maximum

Answer

The patient is in a hospital setting

Answer

The drug is dispensed free of charge

Question 5

DEA Form 41 is used when a pharmacy needs to:

Accepted Answer

Destroy outdated or unneeded controlled substances

Answer

Order Schedule II controlled substances

Answer

Report the theft of controlled substances

Answer

Transfer a DEA registration to a new location

Question 6

Which of the following is a Schedule V controlled substance?

Accepted Answer

Codeine combination products with ≤200 mg/100 mL (e.g., cough syrup)

Answer

Hydrocodone (single-entity)

Answer

Alprazolam (Xanax)

Answer

Oxycodone (OxyContin)