Federal pharmacy law, controlled substance scheduling, and medication safety concepts tested on the NAPLEX.
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- What year was the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) enacted?
- 1970
- How many drug schedules does the CSA establish?
- Five (Schedules I through V)
- What defines a Schedule I controlled substance?
- High potential for abuse and no currently accepted medical use in the US
- What defines a Schedule II controlled substance?
- High abuse potential with an accepted medical use, and severe risk of psychological or physical dependence
- Give an example of a Schedule II drug.
- Oxycodone
- Give an example of a Schedule III drug.
- Ketamine
- Give an example of a Schedule IV drug.
- Alprazolam
- Give an example of a Schedule V drug.
- Cough syrup containing low-dose codeine
- How many refills are permitted on a Schedule II prescription?
- None, a new prescription is required every time
- What is the maximum number of refills allowed for a Schedule III or IV prescription?
- Five refills
- Within what time period must Schedule III or IV refills be used?
- 6 months from the date the prescription was written
- Which DEA form is used to order Schedule I and II substances?
- DEA Form 222
- Which DEA form is used to report theft or significant loss of controlled substances?
- DEA Form 106
- Which DEA form is used to request destruction or surrender of controlled substances?
- DEA Form 41
- How often must a DEA registration be renewed?
- Every 3 years