Chapter 2.1- 2.5 PTCB CPhT

Which DEA form is required to report the loss or theft of controlled substances?

DEA Form 106

How many grams of pseudoephedrine can a person legally purchase in one day?

3.6g

Which of the following must be included on a controlled substance prescription label?

The federal caution: “Caution: Federal law prohibits the transfer...”

True or False: Schedule II medications can be transferred once between pharmacies.

False

Which DEA form is used to order Schedule II medications?

DEA Form 222

What does REMS stand for?

Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy

Which of the following are examples of hazardous drugs? 

Chemotherapy drugs, Estrogen, Cyclosporine
Rationale: Hazardous drugs include antineoplastics (chemo), hormonal agents, and immunosuppressants.

A Class III recall is issued when a product is likely to cause serious health problems.

False

What is the maximum number of times a C-IV prescription can be refilled?

5

What is the purpose of reverse distribution?

To return outdated or damaged controlled substances

Which of the following drug classes requires REMS?

Clozapine, Isotretinoin, Fentanyl

What is the monthly purchase limit for pseudoephedrine under federal law?

9 grams

Which DEA form is used to destroy expired controlled substances?

DEA Form 41

Which class of FDA recall is the most serious?

Class I

Which of the following are required elements when selling pseudoephedrine?

Customer signature, ID verification, Sales log entry
Rationale: All sales of pseudoephedrine must be logged with ID and signature.

All Schedule II drugs must be stored separately from all other inventory.

False

Who initiates an FDA recall? 

FDA, Drug manufacturer

What does DEA Form 224 allow a pharmacy to do?

Register to dispense controlled substances

Which of the following substances is most likely to be found in a hazardous waste bin?

Methotrexate

Which practice is correct when handling a controlled substance recall?

Quarantine the product