DEA Schedules - Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam Ptce

1. What is the required retention time for controlled substance prescription records in a pharmacy under federal law?

   At least 2 years. This duration ensures auditability and compliance with federal tracking requirements for controlled substances.

2. Which DEA schedule includes combination products with codeine and acetaminophen and also includes anabolic steroids?

   Schedule III. It encompasses drugs with moderate abuse potential, such as certain opioid combinations and steroids, approved for medical purposes.

3. What is the federal deadline to notify the DEA of theft or significant loss of controlled substances?

   Within 1 business day. Prompt notification allows the DEA to respond quickly, investigate, and mitigate risks of diversion or public harm.

4. Which DEA form is used to order Schedule II controlled substances from a supplier?

   DEA Form 222. This triplicate form provides a secure, traceable method for ordering high-risk substances, reducing diversion risks.

5. Which DEA form is used to register a pharmacy to handle controlled substances?

   DEA Form 224. This form authorizes pharmacies to dispense controlled substances, ensuring compliance with federal registration requirements.

6. Which DEA schedule includes heroin, LSD, and marijuana under federal law?

   Schedule I. Federal classification reserves this for drugs with no medical use and high abuse potential, including hallucinogens and certain opioids.

7. Which DEA schedule includes cough preparations with low amounts of codeine and antidiarrheals such as diphenoxylate-atropine?

   Schedule V. It includes preparations with limited narcotic content for symptomatic relief, posing the least risk among controlled substances.

8. Which DEA schedule generally requires a written or electronic prescription and does not allow refills?

   Schedule II. High abuse risk necessitates documented prescriptions to track and prevent misuse, with no refills to enforce periodic reevaluation.

9. What DEA schedule classification has low abuse potential relative to Schedule III and accepted medical use?

   Schedule IV. They present a reduced risk of abuse and dependence relative to Schedule III, with established medical applications and fewer restrictions.

10. What is the maximum number of refills allowed for a Schedule II prescription?

    Zero refills. Federal regulations prohibit refills for these high-abuse drugs to prevent diversion and ensure close monitoring of usage.

11. What is the federal limit on the total days' supply for multiple Schedule II prescriptions with a future fill date?

    Up to a 90-day total supply. This cap prevents excessive accumulation while allowing prescribers to plan treatment, ensuring patient access without enabling abuse.

12. Which DEA schedule includes morphine, oxycodone, fentanyl, and methylphenidate?

    Schedule II. This category includes potent opioids and stimulants with accepted medical uses but high abuse risks, requiring stringent controls.

13. What is the maximum number of refills allowed for a Schedule III or Schedule IV prescription within 6 months?

    Up to 5 refills in 6 months. This limit balances access to necessary medications with controls to minimize abuse risks over a defined period.

14. What DEA schedule classification has the highest abuse potential and no accepted medical use in the U.S.?

    Schedule I. These substances pose the greatest risk for abuse without any recognized therapeutic value, leading to strict prohibition under federal law.

15. What DEA schedule classification has moderate to low physical dependence and accepted medical use?

    Schedule III. These drugs have a lower risk of dependence compared to higher schedules while being approved for medical treatments, balancing safety and utility.

16. Which DEA form is used to request permission to destroy controlled substances (reverse distributor not used)?

    DEA Form 41. It documents the destruction process, maintaining accountability and preventing diversion of unused controlled substances.

17. Which DEA schedule includes benzodiazepines such as diazepam and alprazolam?

    Schedule IV. This schedule covers sedatives and anxiolytics with low abuse potential and established therapeutic roles in managing anxiety and sleep disorders.

18. What is the required retention time for DEA Form 222 records in a pharmacy under federal law?

    At least 2 years. Federal regulations mandate this period to maintain accountability and facilitate inspections for Schedule II ordering records.

19. Which DEA schedules may be dispensed from an oral prescription under federal law (emergencies aside)?

    Schedules III–V. Lower abuse potential in these schedules permits verbal orders, facilitating timely dispensing while maintaining some regulatory controls.

20. Which DEA form is used to report theft or significant loss of controlled substances?

    DEA Form 106. It ensures prompt reporting to authorities, enabling investigation and prevention of further losses or illegal distribution.

21. What is the maximum time period after issuance that a Schedule III or IV prescription may be refilled under federal law?

    6 months from date written. Federal law sets this expiration to ensure prescriptions remain current and prevent indefinite refilling without reassessment.

22. What DEA schedule classification has the lowest abuse potential among controlled substance schedules?

    Schedule V. These substances have minimal risk of abuse and limited dependence potential, often containing small quantities of narcotics for specific medical needs.

23. What DEA schedule classification has high abuse potential but has accepted medical use with severe restrictions?

    Schedule II. They carry significant risk of severe psychological or physical dependence but are permitted for medical purposes under tight controls to mitigate misuse.

24. Identify the schedule: a prescription is limited to 5 refills within 6 months under federal law.

    Schedule III or Schedule IV. These schedules have moderate to low abuse potential, allowing limited refills to balance access and control under federal guidelines.

25. What is the federal refill limit for Schedule V prescriptions?

    No federal limit; follow prescriber and state law. Schedule V's lower abuse potential allows flexibility, deferring to prescriber instructions and varying state regulations for oversight.

Study these flashcards