Module 3 : Controlled Substances

A medication that can lead to a limited physical or psychological dependence belong in which of the following controlled substance schedule? 

• Schedule ll

• Schedule lll

• Schedule lV

• Schedule V

According to federal law, how many refills are allowed for a Schedule lll medication? 

• one refill

• 2 refills

• 4 refills

• 5 refills

Which of the following controlled substance schedules describes a medication that has a high potential for physical or psychological dependence ? 

• Schedule 1

• Schedule ll

• Schedule lll

• Schedule lV

The medication diazepam ( Valium) falls under what DEA schedule for controlled substances? 

• Schedule l

• Schedule ll

• Schedule lll

• Schedule lV

According to federal law, how often must a pharmacy complete a manual inventory of controlled substance? 

• every 6 months

• every 2 years

• once a year

• every 5 years

A patient arrives at a pharmacy to obtain a Schedule V medication without a prescription. Which of the following tasks should a pharmacy technician complete when dispensing the medication? 

• decline to dispense the medication without a prescription

• contact the patients provider for authorization

• document the purchase and dispense the medication

• ensure the patient and pharmacist sign the Schedule V records log

Which of the following auxiliary labels must be affixed to the container of a prescribed control substance? 

• "Caution: Federal Law prohibits the transfer of this medication to any person other that the patient for whom it was prescribed"

• "Caution : Federal Law prohibits the dispensing of this medication without a prescription"

• "Caution: Do not drive or use machinary while taking this medication"

• "Caution: Dangerous unless used as directed"

A patient wants to purchase pseudoephedrine. Which of the following is the maximum amount of medication a pharmacy can dispense in one day? 

• 1.2g

• 2.4g

• 3.6g

• 4.8g

What is the maximum number on refills for a Schedule ll mediation? 

• zero

• one

• two

• five

What DEA form is necessary to use when ordering any Schedule ll medications? 

• DEA form 222

• DEA form 106

• DEA form 222a

• DEA form 224