Controlled substance schedules and federal pharmacy law concepts tested on the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board exam.
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- What does CSA stand for in pharmacy law?
- Controlled Substances Act
- In what year was the Controlled Substances Act enacted?
- 1970
- Which federal agency enforces the Controlled Substances Act?
- The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
- What defines a Schedule I controlled substance?
- High potential for abuse and no currently accepted medical use in the United States
- What defines a Schedule II controlled substance?
- 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?
- 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?
- Low potential for abuse relative to Schedule III substances
- What defines a Schedule V controlled substance?
- The lowest abuse potential of the controlled substance schedules
- Give an example of a Schedule I substance.
- Heroin
- Give an example of a Schedule II substance.
- Oxycodone
- Give an example of a Schedule III substance.
- Ketamine
- Give an example of a Schedule IV substance.
- Alprazolam
- Give an example of a Schedule V substance.
- A cough preparation containing a small amount of codeine
- How many refills are allowed on a Schedule II prescription?
- None, a new prescription is required each time
- What is the maximum refill limit for Schedule III through V prescriptions?
- Up to 5 refills within 6 months of the date issued