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WorksheetsPharma II - Module 3 - Prescription Medications: Controlled Sub
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
A pharmacy uses a reverse distributor to handle expired, damaged, and unwanted medications. Which of the following DEA forms should the pharmacy use to process the transaction?
DEA Form 41
DEA Form 106
DEA Form 222
DEA Form 224
A pharmacy technician is presented a prescription for 40 tablets of lorazepam (Ativan) 0.5 mg with zero refills. The patient requests the pharmacy to fill only 25 tablets. Which of the following statements should the technician make to the patient about picking up the balance?
"You must pick it up within 1 year from the date the prescription was written."
"You must pick it up within 6 months from the date the prescription was written."
"You must pick it up within 30 days from the date the prescription was written."
"You must pick it up within 72 hours from the date the prescription was written."
Which of the following information should a pharmacy technician include in a report about theft of a controlled substance?
Manufacturer of the controlled substance
NDC number of the controlled substance
Schedules of controlled substances the pharmacy had in stock
Wholesaler of the controlled substance
Which of the following patient behaviors should a pharmacy technician identify as an indication of substance use disorder?
The patient calls the pharmacy to ensure their prescription is ready before they arrive for pickup.
The patient displays kindness to the pharmacy staff regularly.
The patient occasionally fills their prescription at another pharmacy location closer to where they work.
The patient consistently requests prescription refills 2 weeks early.
A prescriber calls in an emergency prescription for 12 tablets of hydrocodone-acetaminophen (Vicodin). Within which of the following timeframes must the prescriber provide the pharmacy with a written prescription?
14 days
7 days
10 days
21 days
A pharmacy is presented with a prescription for 40 tablets of a Schedule II medication but has only 20 tablets in stock. Within which of the following time periods must the pharmacy dispense the remainder of the prescription?
24 hr
48 hr
72 hr
96 hr
Which of the following controlled substance schedules describes a medication that has a high potential for physical or psychological dependence, but also has an acceptable medical use?
Schedule I
Schedule II
Schedule III
Schedule IV
A prescriber's DEA number is FS1234563-1234. The last four digits represent which of the following?
Internal code
Medicare number
Medicaid number
State license
A pharmacy technician observes a patient who is demonstrating aggressive behavior, profuse sweating, and dilated pupils. The technician should recognize that these symptoms can be an indication of which of the following conditions?
Withdrawal from a chemical dependence of a controlled substance
Withdrawal from a physical dependence of a controlled substance
Withdrawal from a psychological dependence of a controlled substance
Withdrawal from developing a tolerance to a controlled substance
A pharmacist asks a pharmacy technician to retrieve the necessary form to order more oxycodone-acetaminophen (Percocet), meperidine (Demerol), and amphetamine-dextroamphetamine (Adderall). Which of the following forms should the technician retrieve?
DEA Form 222
DEA Form 106
DEA Form 41
DEA Form 224
According to federal law, how often must a pharmacy complete a manual inventory of controlled substances?
Every 6 months
Every 2 years
Once per year
Every 5 years
Which of the following is the maximum number of refills that can be authorized for a Schedule II medication?
Zero
One
Two
Five
A pharmacy technician is assisting a pharmacist to complete a report for the theft of a controlled substance. Which of the following information should be included in this report?
The date the theft was discovered
The time the theft was discovered
The name of the individual who discovered the theft
The name of the pharmacy manager
After reporting the theft of a controlled substance, which of the following is the minimum amount of time the related documentation should be kept on file at the pharmacy?
6 months
1 year
2 years
7 years
A pharmacy technician is assisting a pharmacist with completing the paperwork for the destruction of controlled substances in the pharmacy. Which of the following forms must be completed prior to the destruction?
DEA Form 106
DEA Form 41
DEA Form 222
DEA Form 224
According to federal regulations, which of the following agencies should be notified about the loss of a controlled substance?
State board of pharmacy
National Association of Boards of Pharmacy
FBI
DEA
A pharmacy receives a prescription for oxycodone-acetaminophen (Percocet). Which of the following can indicate that the prescription was obtained illegally?
The patient has never had a prescription filled at the pharmacy before.
The prescription contains an incorrect phone number for the prescriber.
The prescription contains the indication of the medication.
The prescriber did not indicate the number of refills permitted.
A pharmacy technician should recognize that a patient who has a prescription for disulfiram (Antabuse) is likely being treated for which of the following conditions?
Opioid dependence
Opioid overdose
Alcohol dependence
Alcohol overdose
A pharmacy technician is filling a prescription for opioid dependence treatment. Which of the following medications is indicated for the treatment of this condition?
Acamprosate (Campral)
Naltrexone (Vivitrol)
Disulfiram (Antabuse)
Naloxone (Narcan)
Which of the following might cause a pharmacy technician to suspect a patient has developed a tolerance to a controlled substance?
The patient takes more of the medication than was directed.
The patient has watery eyes, a runny nose, and is sneezing.
The patient sees only one provider for their medical needs.
The patient exhibits signs of rapid breathing.
