exam 2 - intro to controlled substances act

Question 1

describe the harrison narcotics act

Answer 1

required importers, manufacturers, and distributors of cocaine and opiates to register w/ US, pay special tax, keep records

Question 2

what is a controlled substance

Answer 2

drug w/ dependence liability and/or abuse potential

Question 3

what factors affect control scheduling

Answer 3

-potential for abuse
-evidence of pharm effect
-state of current knowledge regarding the drug
-history of abuse
-scope, duration, significance of abuse
-risk to public health
-psychic or physiologic dependence liability
-whether the substance is an immediate precursor of a substance already controlled under this subchapter

Question 4

what are the 3 rules for selling controls OTC

Answer 4

-pharmacist must decide to sell the med to 18+
-sale is limited in amount
-pharmacist must verify the patient and record info about the sale
ALL IN A BOUND BOOK

Question 5

what are the sale limits for OTC controls

Answer 5

240mL (8 oz) or 48 dosage uses of any control w/ opium or
120mL (4 oz) or 24 dosage units of any other control in a 48 hour period

Question 6

what must a pharmacist verify about the patient before selling an OTC control

Answer 6

review valid form of ID
name of purchaser
name and quality of control purchased
date of each purchase
name or initials of pharmacist

Question 7

what are listed OTC chemicals

Answer 7

pseudoephedrine
ephedrine
phenylpropanolamine

Question 8

what are the limits for OTC chemicals federally

Answer 8

3.6 grams/day and 9 grams in 30 days

Question 9

what are the sale requirements of OTC chemicals

Answer 9

written or electronic sales record with purchaser info, date and time of sale, name and amount of product purchased
valid form of ID w/ photo