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PTCB: Pharmacy Law and Regulations

Controlled substance schedules and federal pharmacy law concepts tested on the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board exam.

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40 basic cards for PTCB Pharmacy. Set 6 of 8 in PTCB. It opens with "What does CSA stand for in pharmacy law?" and "In what year was the Controlled Substances Act enacted?". More Healthcare and Nursing decks are listed below.

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What does CSA stand for in pharmacy law?
Show answerControlled Substances Act
In what year was the Controlled Substances Act enacted?
Show answer1970
Which federal agency enforces the Controlled Substances Act?
Show answerThe Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
What defines a Schedule I controlled substance?
Show answerHigh potential for abuse and no currently accepted medical use in the United States
What defines a Schedule II controlled substance?
Show answerHigh 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 answerAbuse 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 answerLow potential for abuse relative to Schedule III substances
What defines a Schedule V controlled substance?
Show answerThe lowest abuse potential of the controlled substance schedules
Give an example of a Schedule I substance.
Show answerHeroin
Give an example of a Schedule II substance.
Show answerOxycodone
Give an example of a Schedule III substance.
Show answerKetamine
Give an example of a Schedule IV substance.
Show answerAlprazolam
Give an example of a Schedule V substance.
Show answerA cough preparation containing a small amount of codeine
How many refills are allowed on a Schedule II prescription?
Show answerNone, a new prescription is required each time
What is the maximum refill limit for Schedule III through V prescriptions?
Show answerUp to 5 refills within 6 months of the date issued

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