90 questions · 120 min · 65% to pass
Question 1
Which DEA schedule includes drugs with high abuse potential and accepted medical use, such as oxycodone, fentanyl, and amphetamine salts?
Answer: Schedule II includes drugs with high abuse potential but accepted medical use; prescriptions cannot be refilled and require a new written order each time they are dispensed.
Question 2
How many refills are permitted for a Schedule III or IV controlled substance prescription under federal law?
Answer: Schedule III and IV prescriptions may be refilled up to 5 times within 6 months from the date the prescription was originally written by the authorized prescriber.
Question 3
Why are Schedule I substances such as heroin and LSD unavailable by prescription in the United States?
Answer: Schedule I drugs have no currently accepted medical use and high abuse potential, so federal law prohibits their prescription for patient treatment in any clinical setting.
Question 4
What information must appear on every valid prescription for a controlled substance under federal regulations?
Answer: The prescription must include the date, patient name and address, prescriber name, DEA number, drug name, strength, quantity, directions for use, and number of refills authorized.
Question 5
How long is a Schedule II prescription valid before it expires under most state pharmacy laws?
Answer: Most states require Schedule II prescriptions to be filled within 30 days of the date written, though some states allow up to 90 days depending on local regulations.