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6 Controlled-Substance Compliance Practice Online Quiz Questions

Use this free practice quiz with 20 questions to review 6 Controlled-Substance Compliance Practice, test your knowledge, and prepare for your next test or exam.

20 questions

Written response

1 point

Which controlled-substance schedule has a separate federal locked-cabinet requirement?

True or false

1 point

True or false: Schedule V refill rules differ from the federal limit for Schedule III and IV prescriptions.

A
True
B
False

Written response

1 point

What is the maximum number of refills allowed under the federal rule for a Schedule III or IV prescription?

Choose one

1 point

A Schedule II prescription has already been dispensed, and the patient requests another fill. What should the pharmacy do under the federal rule?

A
Use the original prescription if the patient requests the fill.
B
Require a new, valid prescription before dispensing another fill.
C
Ask the patient to authorize a refill verbally.
D
Dispense one refill if the pharmacy record confirms the original prescription.

Choose one

1 point

A Schedule III prescription is presented seven months after it was issued. Although authorized refills remain, what is the appropriate federal-rule response?

A
Dispense it because authorized refills remain.
B
Dispense it if the patient confirms the prescriber still approves.
C
Do not dispense it under the federal time limit; check whether state law is stricter.
D
Transfer it to another pharmacy to restart the six-month period.

Fill in the blank

1 point

Under the general federal rule, Schedule III–V prescription information may be transferred for refill dispensing . Pharmacies electronically sharing a real-time online database may transfer up to the authorized, legally permitted refills.

Choose one

1 point

Which statement best describes the federal organization requirements for pharmacy records involving Schedule II and Schedule III–V substances?

A
Schedule II records and Schedule III–V records must all be filed together and retrieved only by date.
B
Schedule II pharmacy records have separate filing requirements; Schedule III–V records must be separate or readily retrievable as specified.
C
Only Schedule II records need to be maintained for inspection.
D
Schedule III–V records may be discarded if dispensing records are available.

Fill in the blank

1 point

Federal rules generally require an initial inventory and a new inventory at least every . Required records generally must be retained for at least , although state law may require more.

Choose all

1 point

A pharmacy stores Schedule II–V stock among noncontrolled medicines. Select all statements that correctly describe the security requirements in the material.

A
Schedule II–V stock may be dispersed through noncontrolled stock only in a manner that obstructs theft or diversion.
B
Any arrangement in a pharmacy is sufficient, even if it does not impede theft or diversion.
C
Applicable state security rules should also be followed.
D
The pharmacy’s security procedures should also be followed.
E
The Schedule II–V rule eliminates the separate locked-cabinet requirement for Schedule I.

True or false

1 point

True or false: A pharmacy that meets the federal baseline can still be subject to stricter state controlled-substance requirements.

A
True
B
False

Choose all

1 point

A patient requests an initial-fill transfer of an unfilled electronic Schedule II–V prescription. Select all statements that describe federal conditions or steps identified for this transfer.

A
The patient requests the transfer, and it is a one-time transfer.
B
The transfer is between DEA-registered retail pharmacies, if state and other applicable law permit it.
C
The prescription remains electronic and unaltered.
D
The transfer is communicated directly between pharmacists.
E
The prescription may be converted to fax or paper for the transfer.

True or false

1 point

True or false: A familiar brand name by itself is a reliable way to determine a product’s current federal schedule, even if its formulation has changed.

A
True
B
False

Choose one

1 point

A pharmacy is unsure of the current federal schedule for a product whose formulation may affect its classification. What is the best next step?

A
Use the brand name and an older schedule list without checking the formulation.
B
Verify the product’s current federal schedule using the substance and formulation, then check applicable state requirements.
C
Assume the product has the same schedule as every other formulation of that brand.
D
Ask whether the patient has previously received the product and use that as the schedule determination.

Open ended

1 point

A Schedule II prescription appears complete, but the pharmacist has unresolved concerns about whether it was issued for a legitimate medical purpose. What responsibility does the pharmacist have, and what should guide the decision whether to dispense?

Written response

1 point

Under the general federal inventory requirement, a pharmacy must take a new controlled-substance inventory at least every how many years? Enter the number of years.

Written response

1 point

A Schedule III prescription still has authorized refills, but it was issued seven months ago. What is the maximum number of months after issue in which it may be dispensed under the federal limit? Enter the number of months.

Choose one

1 point

A patient requests another fill of a Schedule II medicine, and the pharmacy record shows the original prescription was already dispensed. What is the appropriate federal-rule response?

A
Use the old prescription for another fill because the patient requested it.
B
Require a new, valid prescription before another fill.
C
Accept a verbal request as authorization for one additional fill.
D
Refill the prescription if the pharmacy record confirms the first dispensing.

Choose one

1 point

A pharmacy stores Schedule II–V stock among its noncontrolled medicines. Which condition must the storage arrangement meet under the federal rule?

A
It is always prohibited to store Schedule II–V stock among noncontrolled medicines.
B
It is sufficient that the stock remains somewhere inside the pharmacy.
C
The arrangement must obstruct theft or diversion.
D
Only Schedule II stock may be dispersed through noncontrolled stock.

Choose one

1 point

A pharmacist needs to determine the federal schedule of a controlled-substance product. Which approach is most reliable?

A
Verify the substance’s current federal schedule and whether its formulation affects classification.
B
Rely on the brand name because it determines the schedule in every case.
C
Use an old schedule list if the product name has not changed.
D
Assume the active substance always has the same classification regardless of formulation.

Choose one

1 point

A pharmacy is organizing controlled-substance records for inspection. Which statement best describes the federal record-keeping requirements by schedule?

A
Keep Schedule II records separate or readily retrievable, and file Schedule III–V records separately.
B
Follow the applicable Schedule II filing requirements; keep Schedule III–V records separate or readily retrievable as specified.
C
Keep only dispensing records; inventory and transaction records are not required.
D
Retain records only when a state law sets a retention period.