Prescription Regulations

ControlledSubstanceAct

100

Codeine falls under what schedule drug?

Schedule II

200

What year was it introduced

1970

300

How many schedules is there for controlled substances

5

400

Who signed the CSA into law

President Richard Nixon

500

Who enforces CSA

The DEA

PrescriptionLabels

100

Prilosec 20 mg p.o. bid

Administer Prilosec 20 milligrams orally twice a day.

200

Vitamin B12 1,000 mcg IM, every other day

Administer vitamin B12 1,000 micrograms by intramuscular injection every other day.

300

Administer 50 milligrams orally every 4 hours when necessary for agitation

Librium 50 mg p.o. q4h p.r.n. for agitation

400

Procaine penicillin G 400,000 units IV q8h

Administer Procaine penicillin G 400,000 units by intravenous injection every 8 hours.

500

What letter has to be on the label for a controlled substance?

C

Chapter 2Random

100

What does NABP mean?

National Association of Boards of Pharmacy

200

10-11 characters that identify the manufacturer or distributor, drug formulation, and size and type

National Drug Code (NDC #)

300

Amendment of 1951 that distinction between legend drugs and patent drugs

Durham-Humphrey Amendment 

400

Drug that is intended for patients suffering from a rare disorder

Orphan Drug Act of 1983

500

Defined as a product that differs from quality standards in drug strength, quality, or purity.

Adulterated Product

ControlledSubstances

100

Number of refills for scheduled III and IV drugs

No more than 5 

200

What does CSA stand for

Controlled Substance Act

300

Number of refills for schedule II drug

0

400

Prescription for controlled substance must include? (Name at least 3)

• Date prescription was issued
• Prescriber’s signature
• Patient’s full name and address
• Medication name
• Strength
• Dosage form
• Quantity prescribed
• Directions for use
• Prescriber’s name, address, and registration number.

500

Brand name: Valium

Generic Name: Diazepam