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4 Controlled-Substance Prescriptions and Dispensing Online Quiz Questions

Use this free practice quiz with 20 questions to review 4 Controlled-Substance Prescriptions and Dispensing, test your knowledge, and prepare for your next test or exam.

20 questions

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A practitioner gives an oral order for a Schedule II drug for routine, nonemergency treatment. Which statement best describes the federal prescription-form requirement?

A
An oral order is sufficient if the pharmacist records it.
B
A written, manually signed prescription or a compliant electronic prescription is generally required.
C
A signed paper prescription is always required; electronic prescriptions are not permitted.
D
A verbal order is sufficient if the prescriber later confirms it by email.

True or false

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If state law imposes a stricter requirement than the federal minimum for controlled-substance prescriptions, the pharmacist must follow the applicable stricter state requirement.

A
True
B
False

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1 point

When a pharmacist receives an oral prescription for a Schedule III–V drug, the pharmacist must promptly reduce it to with the required information.

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A Schedule III prescription was issued five months ago, and the patient has already received five authorized refills. The patient now requests another refill. Under the federal rule described for Schedules III and IV, what should the pharmacist conclude?

A
The refill is permitted because it is within six months, regardless of prior refills.
B
The refill is permitted if the patient requests it, even without prescriber authorization.
C
The sixth refill is not permitted under the stated federal Schedule III–IV limit.
D
The refill is permitted because Schedule III and IV prescriptions have no federal refill limit.

True or false

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The federal refill limit of up to five refills within six months for Schedules III and IV should automatically be applied to Schedule V prescriptions.

A
True
B
False

Written response

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What exact phrase must mark the signed prescription provided after a qualifying Schedule II emergency oral prescription?

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When a pharmacy cannot supply the full quantity of a Schedule II prescription, the remaining quantity generally must be dispensed within hours of the first partial fill.

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A patient requests that a compliant electronic prescription for a controlled substance be moved to another pharmacy before its first fill. Which statement best describes the federal initial-fill transfer permission?

A
Any Schedule II–V prescription may be transferred for initial filling, whether paper or electronic, and may be altered during transfer.
B
A compliant electronic Schedule II–V prescription may be transferred once for initial filling at the patient’s request, between DEA-registered retail pharmacies, remaining electronic and unaltered.
C
A compliant electronic Schedule II–V prescription may be transferred for initial filling only if the prescriber requests it, and it must be converted to paper.
D
A Schedule II electronic prescription may be transferred between pharmacies only for refill dispensing.

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Which items are generally required on a federal controlled-substance prescription? Select all that apply.

A
The date the prescription was issued.
B
The patient’s insurance identification number.
C
The patient’s full name and address.
D
The pharmacist’s DEA registration number.
E
The drug’s name, strength, dosage form, quantity, and directions.
F
The practitioner’s name, address, and DEA registration number.

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A patient requests a partial fill of a Schedule II prescription. Under the general federal rule described for patient- or prescriber-requested partial fills, what deadline applies to dispensing the remaining quantity?

A
The remaining quantity must be dispensed within 72 hours in every case.
B
The remainder may be dispensed at any time before the prescription expires.
C
The prescription must be treated as a refill and authorized again by the prescriber.
D
The remaining quantity is generally subject to a 30-day deadline.

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A practitioner considers issuing multiple separate Schedule II prescriptions intended to cover a total of up to a 90-day supply. Which conditions or statements are consistent with the federal rule? Select all that apply.

A
Each prescription must be for a legitimate medical purpose.
B
The practitioner is required to prescribe a 90-day supply whenever issuing multiple prescriptions.
C
Any required earliest-fill date must be included.
D
The prescriptions must comply with state law and the other applicable federal conditions.
E
The total may exceed a 90-day supply if the patient requests it.

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A patient requests a refill of a Schedule II prescription. Which statement reflects the federal refill rule?

A
It may be refilled up to five times within six months if authorized.
B
It may be refilled once if the pharmacy has an online database.
C
It cannot be refilled.
D
It may be refilled if the patient requests the refill in writing.

Open ended

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A pharmacist notices that a controlled-substance prescription appears inconsistent with the patient’s treatment, and the concern remains unresolved after an initial review. What should the pharmacist do, and what responsibility applies?

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A controlled-substance prescription has a valid-looking signature, but its quantity appears inconsistent with the patient's treatment. The pharmacist makes a reasonable inquiry, but the concern remains unresolved. What should the pharmacist do?

A
A valid-looking signature is enough to dispense unless the prescriber withdraws the order.
B
The pharmacist should investigate the concern and should not dispense if it remains unresolved.
C
The pharmacist may dispense first and investigate only if a problem occurs.
D
Only the prescriber is responsible for assessing the legitimacy of the prescription.

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Which statement correctly describes the generally permitted prescription forms for Schedules III–V under the federal rules covered here?

A
Schedules III–V generally require a manually signed paper prescription.
B
Schedules III–V allow oral orders only in a qualifying emergency.
C
Schedules III–V may generally be prescribed by signed paper, compliant electronic prescription, or oral order.
D
Schedules III–V may be prescribed orally, but the pharmacist need not document the order.

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A prescriber authorizes refills on a Schedule III prescription. Which federal limit applies to refilling it?

A
When authorized, up to five times within six months of the issue date.
B
Up to six times within five months of the issue date, whether or not authorized.
C
An unlimited number of times within six months if authorized.
D
Up to five times within six months, even without prescriber authorization.

True or false

1 point

True or false: A partial fill of a Schedule II prescription is considered a refill under the federal rules covered here.

A
True
B
False

Written response

1 point

When a pharmacy cannot supply the full quantity of a Schedule II prescription, within how many hours of the first partial fill must the remainder generally be dispensed? Enter the number of hours.

Written response

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What is the federal term for the pharmacist's responsibility for proper dispensing of a controlled-substance prescription?

Written response

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A patient has an eligible Schedule IV prescription with an authorized refill. The refill has not been transferred before, and the patient asks to move it to another pharmacy. Under the general federal rule, how many times may this prescription be transferred between pharmacies for refill dispensing?