511 - Pharm Law - Exam Iii - Controlled Substance Prescriptions

Front 1

What must be dispensed on a received hard copy if it was used in an Emergency Situation?

Back 1

"Authorization for Emergency Dispensing"

Front 2

What must be done in order for a Schedule II drug to be dispensed under an oral authorization?

Back 2

1) Quantity prescribed and dispensed i limited only to the amount necessary to treat the patient in the emergency period

2) It must be immediately be reduced to writing

3) Within 7 days, a written prescription must be delivered

Front 3

True or False

A faxed Schedule II Rx can be filled and dispensed without a written hard copy under all circumstances

Back 3

False

There are exceptions which stipulate when this can be done

Front 4

When can a faxed Schedule II prescription be used as a hard copy?

Back 4

1) When the substance is to be compounded for the direct administration to a patient

2) If it is for a resident of a long-term care facility

3) If the patient is enrolled in a hospice certified by Medicare

Front 5

True or False

The balance of a partially filled Schedule II prescription must be refilled within 48 hours

Back 5

False

It must be refilled within 72 hours

Front 6

What must be determined in order for a Schedule II prescription to be filled under an emergency situation?

Back 6

The practitioner must determine that:

1) The immediate administration of the CS is necessary for proper treatment

2) No alternative treatment is available, including the administration of a non C-II drug

3) It is not reasonably possible for a practitioner to provide a written prescription

Front 7

True or False

The DEA does not allow multiple prescriptions of Schedule II drugs to be written on the same day

Back 7

False

They can be written on the same day, provided it is stated that they be filled on different days

Front 8

What is the maximum days supply of a Schedule II prescription per DEA regulations?

Back 8

90 days

Front 9

True or False

Electronic orders are the same as oral orders according to the DEA

Back 9

True

Front 10

What is the expiration date for refills on Schedule III or IV prescriptions?

Back 10

6 months past the date of issuance

Front 11

True or False

Transfer of Schedule II prescriptions via telephone to another pharmacy is acceptable

Back 11

False

Front 12

True or False

Transfer of Schedule III, IV or IV prescriptions to another pharmacy is acceptable, but may only be done one time

Back 12

True

Front 13

What must be recorded on a prescription once it is transferred?

Back 13

1) Write "Void" on the face of it

2) Record the name, address and DEA number of the pharmacy to which it was transferred

3) Record the name of the pharmacist receiving the transfer

4) Record the date of transfer

Front 14

What must be recorded when receiving a transferred Schedule III, IV or V prescription?

Back 14

1) Original date of issuance
2) Original number of refills authorized
3) Date of original dispensing
4) Number of refills remaining & dates/locations of previous refills
5) Transferor pharmacy's name, address, DEA # and Rx #
6) Name of the transferor pharmacist
7) Name, address, DEA # and Rx # from the original pharmacy

Front 15

What cautionary statement must be printed on every label for Schedule II, III and IV prescriptions?

Back 15

"Caution: Federal law prohibits the transfer of this drug to any person other than the person for whom it was prescribed"

Front 16

What must a pharmacist do if they received a paper or oral prescription that indicates it was originally transmitted electronically?

Back 16

Check to make sure an electronic version was not received.

If it was, mark one void.

Front 17

How long are Schedule II prescriptions valid for?

Back 17

60 days past the date of issuance

Front 18

How long are Schedule III-IV prescriptions valid for?

Back 18

6 months past the date of issuance

Front 19

How long are Schedule V prescriptions valid for?

Back 19

No legal time limit

Use one year from the date of issue

Front 20

Which mid-level practitioners have the authority to prescribe CS in Wisconsin?

Back 20

- Optometrist
- Nurse practitioner
- Physician Assistants
- Pharmacists under a collaborative practice agreement

Front 21

True or False

Optometrists cannot prescribe Schedule II drugs

Back 21

True

Front 22

List the required elements of a CS prescription order

Back 22

1) Date of issue
2) Full name and address of the patient
3) Drug name, strength and dosage form
4) Quantity prescribed
5) Name of practitioner
6) DEA number of practitioner
7) Written in ink or indelible pencil or typewritten
8) Signed by practitioner

Front 23

What information on a Schedule II prescription cannot be modified?

Back 23

1) Patient name
2) Drug name
3) Prescribing practitioner's signature

Note: A generic substitution is acceptable

Front 24

True or False

Schedule II hard copies are required to be filed separately from other hard copies

Back 24

True

Front 25

True or False

Schedule III and IV hard copies are required to be filed separately from other hard copies

Back 25

False

They can be filed either separately or together with the other non-controlled hard copies

Front 26

What form do you use to report a theft or significant loss of CS products?

Back 26

DEA Form 106

Front 27

What is the length of time required to maintain CS hard copies per federal law?

Back 27

5 years