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3 Controlled-Substance Handling and Pharmacy Operations Online Quiz Questions

Use this free practice quiz with 20 questions to review 3 Controlled-Substance Handling and Pharmacy Operations, test your knowledge, and prepare for your next test or exam.

20 questions

True or false

1 point

True or false: A REMS is a DEA controlled-substance schedule.

A
True
B
False

Written response

1 point

When a pharmacy begins handling controlled substances but has no stock on hand, what should it record for its initial inventory?

Fill in the blank

1 point

For a Schedule III–V shipment, retain the relevant identifying the substance, dosage form and strength, quantity, date received, and supplier information.

Choose one

1 point

A pharmacy is placing an order for Schedule II tablets. Which ordering method satisfies the general federal order requirement described in the material?

A
A supplier invoice alone, with no Form 222 or electronic order
B
A completed DEA Form 222 or an electronic CSOS order
C
A DEA Form 41
D
A state inventory worksheet

Written response

1 point

For at least how many years must required controlled-substance records generally be kept? Enter the minimum number of years.

Fill in the blank

1 point

After the initial inventory, a pharmacy must take a new inventory at least every .

True or false

1 point

True or false: A pharmacy may secure Schedule II–V stock by dispersing it throughout noncontrolled stock in a way that obstructs theft or diversion.

A
True
B
False

Choose one

1 point

A pharmacy company dispenses controlled substances at two principal places of business. What is generally required under the federal registration rule?

A
One DEA registration covers all locations if they share an owner.
B
A separate DEA registration is required only when a location dispenses Schedule II drugs.
C
A separate DEA registration is generally required for each principal place of business where controlled substances are dispensed.
D
A location may dispense controlled substances while its registration is pending.

Choose all

1 point

A pharmacy learns that a controlled-substance product it stocks is subject to a recall. Select all appropriate response steps.

A
Identify affected product and lots.
B
Stop dispensing affected stock and segregate or quarantine it.
C
Return the stock to dispensing once the recall notice has been read, without further action.
D
Follow the recall notice and document affected quantities, actions taken, and disposition.

Choose all

1 point

A pharmacy discovers a theft or significant loss of controlled substances. Select all actions required by the federal response described in the material.

A
Notify the local DEA Field Division Office in writing within one business day.
B
Wait to report until the next biennial inventory.
C
Submit DEA Form 106 through DEA’s secure reporting system within 45 days after discovery.
D
Treat every small discrepancy as automatically qualifying as a significant loss.
E
Assess the circumstances and document the investigation.

Choose one

1 point

A pharmacy destroys its own unwanted controlled-substance inventory on site under applicable rules. Which DEA form generally documents that destruction?

A
DEA Form 106
B
DEA Form 41
C
DEA Form 222 in every case
D
A routine dispensing record only

Open ended

1 point

A physical count of a controlled substance does not match the pharmacy’s records. What should the pharmacy do to address the discrepancy appropriately?

Choose one

1 point

Under the federal rules described, when may a pharmacy collect controlled substances from ultimate users?

A
Any pharmacy may accept patient medications if it documents the quantity.
B
A pharmacy may accept patient medications whenever it has a reverse distributor.
C
A pharmacy may collect controlled substances from ultimate users only if authorized as a DEA collector and following the separate rules.
D
Patient take-back drugs may be handled under the same procedures as the pharmacy’s own inventory without additional authorization.

True or false

1 point

True or false: If a substance in a pharmacy’s possession is newly scheduled, the pharmacy must inventory it when the scheduling rule takes effect.

A
True
B
False

Choose one

1 point

A controlled drug's REMS requires pharmacy certification and dispensing only to eligible patients. What should the pharmacy do?

A
Treat the drug as Schedule I because it has a REMS.
B
Follow the product-specific REMS conditions as well as ordinary controlled-substance requirements.
C
Follow the REMS conditions instead of maintaining controlled-substance records.
D
Apply the REMS only if the drug is ordered using DEA Form 222.

Choose one

1 point

A pharmacy receives a Schedule III–V shipment, but the quantity delivered does not match the packing slip. What is the appropriate response?

A
Accept the shipment as recorded on the packing slip and adjust the inventory later.
B
Return the shipment without documenting the discrepancy.
C
Compare the shipment with the order and receiving documents, investigate the difference, and record the actual quantity received.
D
Submit DEA Form 106 because any receipt discrepancy is a significant loss.

Choose one

1 point

A pharmacy wants to order Schedule II tablets electronically. Which method satisfies the applicable federal ordering requirement?

A
Place a digitally signed order through CSOS.
B
Use an invoice alone because Form 222 is never required for electronic orders.
C
Use a packing slip instead of an order record.
D
Submit DEA Form 41 before the supplier ships the drug.

Choose one

1 point

A pharmacy performs regular cycle counts and finds them useful for detecting discrepancies. How should it treat these counts in relation to federally required inventories?

A
Replace the biennial inventory with cycle counts if they are performed weekly.
B
Record only the drug's general name because strength and dosage form are not needed.
C
Omit the inventory if the pharmacy has no controlled substances in stock.
D
Use cycle counts as an operational aid, while still completing the required initial and biennial inventories.

Written response

1 point

For at least how many years must required controlled-substance records generally be retained under federal rules? Enter the minimum number of years.

Written response

1 point

A pharmacy is organizing its Schedule III–V paper prescriptions. Name one permitted way it may file these prescriptions under federal rules.