Federal Laws & Acts

Question 1

Which law governs the use of narcotics for addiction treatment in the U.S.? (and defines terms for detoxification and maintenance treatment)

Answer 1

Narcotic Addict Treatment Act of 1974

Question 2

Which of the following is the DEA number of a mid-level practitioner?

Answer 2

Mid-level practitioners have a designated DEA # that starts with “M,” whereas the traditional registrants have DEA #s that start with “A” or “B,” or even “F” for new registrants due to the other letters being exhausted.

Question 3

Unlicensed persons assisting in the pharmacy are allowed to (select all that apply):

Answer 3

• Count medications and put them into containers, receive written and electronic prescriptions
• Unlicensed persons may not: receive oral prescriptions, compound medications, counsel patients, or make decisions that require professional judgment

Question 4

In order for a pharmacy to be authorized to dispense controlled substances for treatment of opioid addiction, the pharmacy must register with the Department every:

Answer 4

2 years

Question 5

What are the 4 categories in which an individual can be registered as a specialist assistant?

Answer 5

Orthopedics, urology, acupuncture, radiology