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What is the purpose of the federal MPJE exam?
✔✔To test knowledge and application of federal pharmacy law.
Which federal agency regulates controlled substances?
✔✔The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).
Which federal law sets the standard for prescription drug safety and labeling?
✔✔The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDCA).
What federal law regulates the practice of controlled substances in the U.S.?
✔✔The Controlled Substances Act (CSA).
Who must register with the DEA to handle controlled substances?
✔✔Pharmacists, pharmacies, prescribers, and manufacturers.
Which schedule of drugs has the highest potential for abuse with no accepted medical use?
✔✔Schedule I.
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,Which schedule of drugs has a lower potential for abuse than Schedule II and accepted medical
use?
✔✔Schedule III.
What is required for a pharmacy to dispense Schedule II drugs?
✔✔A written or electronic prescription signed by a DEA-registered prescriber.
Can Schedule III-V prescriptions be faxed to a pharmacy?
✔✔Yes, if compliant with federal regulations.
What is the federal requirement for controlled substance inventories?
✔✔An initial inventory and biennial inventories thereafter.
What federal form is used to order Schedule I or II substances?
✔✔DEA Form 222.
What is required when a pharmacy discovers a theft or significant loss of controlled substances?
✔✔Report immediately to the DEA using DEA Form 106.
Can pharmacists refill Schedule II prescriptions?
✔✔No, refills are not allowed for Schedule II drugs.
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, How many refills are allowed for Schedule III or IV prescriptions?
✔✔Up to five refills within six months of the issue date.
What is required for electronic prescriptions for controlled substances?
✔✔DEA-compliant electronic prescribing system.
What is the purpose of a DEA number?
✔✔To uniquely identify prescribers and registrants authorized to handle controlled substances.
What is the purpose of a DEA Form 41?
✔✔To document destruction of controlled substances.
Who is responsible for monitoring controlled substance diversion in pharmacies?
✔✔The pharmacist-in-charge.
What is required for transfer of Schedule III-V prescriptions between pharmacies?
✔✔One-time transfer with proper documentation and DEA compliance.
What is the federal requirement for recordkeeping of controlled substances?
✔✔Maintain accurate, complete records for at least two years.
What is the role of a pharmacist in patient counseling regarding controlled substances?
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