Schedules
What is the highest controlled substance schedule?
Answer: Schedule I
How many refills are allowed for a Schedule II prescription?
Answer: None
How should controlled substances be stored in a pharmacy?
Answer: In a locked cabinet
What does the DEA stand for?
Answer: Drug Enforcement Administration
What is the purpose of a controlled substance log?
Answer: To record the receipt, administration, and disposal of controlled substances
What schedule does Xanax (alprazolam) belong to?
Answer: Schedule IV
How long is a prescription for a Schedule III drug valid?
Answer: 6 months
Who has access to controlled substances in a healthcare facility?
Answer: Authorized personnel only
What is the purpose of the DEA number on prescriptions?
Answer: To verify that the prescriber is authorized to handle controlled substances
How must documentation of Schedule II drugs differ from that of other schedules?
Answer: Separate logs for Schedule II drugs
What controlled substance schedule is for drugs with low potential for abuse and accepted medical use?
Answer: Schedule V
Can Schedule IV drugs be called in over the phone by the physician?
Answer: Yes
Where should controlled substances be stored if not in a locked cabinet?
Answer: Dispersed throughout regular stock
What form is used to order Schedule II drugs?
Answer: DEA Form 222
What should be documented when dispensing a controlled substance?
Answer: Patient name, drug name, dose, time, and person administering
Which schedule includes drugs with a high potential for abuse but with accepted medical use?
Answer: Schedule II
What must be included on a controlled substance prescription for it to be valid?
Answer: Physician's DEA number
What’s the proper way to dispose of expired controlled substances?
Answer: DEA-approved disposal methods
What form is required for the destruction of controlled substances?
Answer: DEA Form 41
How often must a perpetual inventory be updated for controlled substances?
Answer: Every time a controlled substance is dispensed
Name two examples of Schedule III drugs.
Answer: Anabolic steroids, codeine with aspirin
How long must controlled substance records be kept in a pharmacy?
Answer: 2 years
What is the protocol for reporting theft or loss of controlled substances?
Answer: Report to the DEA immediately using DEA Form 106
How often does the DEA require a full inventory of controlled substances?
Answer: Every 2 years
What is the role of a perpetual inventory system in controlled substances management?
Answer: To provide a running total of the amount of each controlled substance on hand