Schedule III-V Controlled Substances Flashcards
(22 cards)
What drug is misused by athletes seeking to enhance their bulk and appearance?
anabolic steroids
What kind of codeine products are Schedule III
products containing less than 90 mg of codeine
What are some examples of Schedule IV controlled substances?
Talwin (Pentazocine HCL), Noctec (Chloral hydrate), Methohexital, Valium (Diazepam), and Xanax (Alprazolam)
What are the majority of Schedule V substances used for?
antitussive and antidiarrheal purposes
Pentazocine is a…
Schedule IV controlled substance
Who is obligated to register with the DEA?
individuals who manufacture, dispense, or distribute any controlled substance
Which registration form is used by pharmacies for the DEA?
form 224
Who registers with the DEA with form 225?
distributors, exporters, importers, manufacturers, and researchers
What registration form is used by narcotic treatment programs with the DEA?
form 363
What is the DEA number?
a specific number that identifies persons or institutions that have permission to prescribe or dispense schedule drugs
How can you verify a DEA number?
by the DEA calculation or verifying online through the Department of Justice
What is the first letter in a high-level practitioner’s DEA number?
A, B, F, or G
What is the first letter in a mid-level practitioner’s DEA number?
M
What does the second letter in a DEA number stand for?
the first letter of the practitioner’s last name or the first letter of the facility name
How to calculate and verify a DEA number?
- add the first, third, and fifth numbers
- add the second, fourth, and sixth numbers and multiply that total by 2
- add the first and second total together, the last digit of this total should be the same as the seventh digit in the DEA number
What is DEA Form 222 used for?
to order controlled substances from Schedule I or II
Can you order substances from Schedule I or II online?
you can use the e-222 form through Controlled Substances Ordering System
What are the regulations regarding filling controlled substance prescriptions?
they do not allow faxing, emailing, or phoning of controlled substance prescriptions unless it is an emergency
When are verbal prescriptions allowed for controlled substances?
only after the pharmacist has determined that its an emergency and has identified the prescriber, the amount will only be enough to cover the patient until they receive the written prescription
What must be included on a controlled substance prescription?
the date prescribed, patient’s name and address, prescriber’s name and DEA number, amount prescribed, and prescriber’s actual signature
What are the requirements for controlled substance prescription labels?
the pharmacist’s name, pharmacy’s name and address, the drug NDC number, prescriber’s name, patient’s name, date filled, directions for use, caution statements, designate control schedule
