Pharmacy Law and Regulations (Domain 2) Flashcards
What is the meaning of the acronym “DEA”?
drug enforcement administration
What is the meaning of the acronym “FDA”?
food and drug administration
How long is a Schedule III valid from the time it is written?
6 months
How many refills are permitted on an Accutane prescription?
0
How many Controlled Substance Schedules exist?
5
What is the meaning of “C II”?
schedule II medication
How many hours are considered readily retrievable?
72
What is the meaning of “CIII”?
schedule III medication
How many refills are permitted on a prescription for Accutane?
0
What is the meaning of “CIV”?
schedule IV medication
How many refills are permitted on Schedule II medications?
0
What is the meaning of “CV”?
schedule V medication
How many refills are permitted on Schedule III medications?
5
What is the maximum number of different CII medications that can be ordered on a DEA Form 222?
10
How often is a biennial inventory taken?
every 2 years
How often may one purchase an exempt narcotic?
every 48 hours
What government agency oversees controlled substances?
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
How old must one be to purchase an exempt narcotic?
18 years old
Which government agency oversees safety in the workplace?
OSHA
What form is used to destroy controlled substances?
DEA Form 41
What organization oversees the practice of pharmacy within a state?
State Board of Pharmacy
What form is used to order Schedule II medications?
DEA Form 222
What is the maximum number of refills permitted on a Schedule III control Substance?
5
What form is used to report the theft of controlled substances?
DEA Form 106
What is the maximum number of refills permitted for a Schedule II medication?
0
What is the maximum number of different Schedule II medications that may be ordered at one time?
10
How long is a prescription with “prn” refills valid?
one year from the date it is written (12 months)
What letter must be stamped on an invoice or a prescription for a Schedule III medication?
a red C
How many times may a controlled substance be transferred from one pharmacy to another pharmacy?
one time
Who may counsel a patient?
a pharmacist
Within how many days must an Accutane prescription be filled?
7