Controlled substance schedules and federal pharmacy law concepts tested on the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board exam.
40 cards · basic cards · AI-written, checked twice. Edit anything.
- What does CSA stand for in pharmacy law?
Show answer
Controlled Substances Act
- In what year was the Controlled Substances Act enacted?
Show answer
1970
- Which federal agency enforces the Controlled Substances Act?
Show answer
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
- What defines a Schedule I controlled substance?
Show answer
High potential for abuse and no currently accepted medical use in the United States
- What defines a Schedule II controlled substance?
Show answer
High potential for abuse, an accepted medical use, and abuse may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence
- What defines a Schedule III controlled substance?
Show answer
Abuse potential less than Schedule I or II, with moderate to low physical dependence but high psychological dependence
- What defines a Schedule IV controlled substance?
Show answer
Low potential for abuse relative to Schedule III substances
- What defines a Schedule V controlled substance?
Show answer
The lowest abuse potential of the controlled substance schedules
- Give an example of a Schedule I substance.
Show answer
Heroin
- Give an example of a Schedule II substance.
Show answer
Oxycodone
- Give an example of a Schedule III substance.
Show answer
Ketamine
- Give an example of a Schedule IV substance.
Show answer
Alprazolam
- Give an example of a Schedule V substance.
Show answer
A cough preparation containing a small amount of codeine
- How many refills are allowed on a Schedule II prescription?
Show answer
None, a new prescription is required each time
- What is the maximum refill limit for Schedule III through V prescriptions?
Show answer
Up to 5 refills within 6 months of the date issued