Walgreen's PTCB Pharmacy Law Self
Test Questions and Answers | Latest
Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What is the primary purpose of the Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act (CMEA)?
✔✔To regulate the sale of precursor chemicals like pseudoephedrine.
Who may prescribe controlled substances in a pharmacy setting?
✔✔Licensed practitioners authorized by DEA registration.
What documentation is required when dispensing a Schedule II drug?
✔✔An original written prescription signed by the prescriber.
How are Schedule III-V prescriptions typically allowed to be refilled?
✔✔Up to five times within six months of the prescription date.
Which federal law requires reporting of adverse drug events to the FDA?
✔✔The FDA’s MedWatch program under the FDCA.
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,What is the maximum number of refills allowed for a Schedule III controlled substance?
✔✔Five refills within six months of the prescription date.
Who enforces federal pharmacy laws in the United States?
✔✔The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).
What information must appear on a prescription label for a controlled substance?
✔✔Patient name, prescriber name, directions, pharmacy information, and caution statement.
Which act regulates the manufacturing, distribution, and dispensing of controlled substances?
✔✔The Controlled Substances Act (CSA).
How long must a pharmacy maintain records of controlled substance prescriptions?
✔✔At least two years.
What schedule of controlled substances has no accepted medical use and a high potential for
abuse?
✔✔Schedule I.
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, Which federal law requires pharmacists to provide patient counseling for new prescriptions?
✔✔The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) of 1990.
What is required to transfer a Schedule II prescription between pharmacies?
✔✔It cannot be transferred; a new prescription must be issued.
Which schedule includes medications like hydrocodone combination products?
✔✔Schedule III.
What is the legal age to purchase pseudoephedrine products without a prescription in most
states?
✔✔18 years old.
Who can sign DEA Form 222 for ordering Schedule II substances?
✔✔A licensed pharmacist or practitioner registered with the DEA.
What is the purpose of a DEA number?
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Test Questions and Answers | Latest
Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What is the primary purpose of the Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act (CMEA)?
✔✔To regulate the sale of precursor chemicals like pseudoephedrine.
Who may prescribe controlled substances in a pharmacy setting?
✔✔Licensed practitioners authorized by DEA registration.
What documentation is required when dispensing a Schedule II drug?
✔✔An original written prescription signed by the prescriber.
How are Schedule III-V prescriptions typically allowed to be refilled?
✔✔Up to five times within six months of the prescription date.
Which federal law requires reporting of adverse drug events to the FDA?
✔✔The FDA’s MedWatch program under the FDCA.
1
,What is the maximum number of refills allowed for a Schedule III controlled substance?
✔✔Five refills within six months of the prescription date.
Who enforces federal pharmacy laws in the United States?
✔✔The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).
What information must appear on a prescription label for a controlled substance?
✔✔Patient name, prescriber name, directions, pharmacy information, and caution statement.
Which act regulates the manufacturing, distribution, and dispensing of controlled substances?
✔✔The Controlled Substances Act (CSA).
How long must a pharmacy maintain records of controlled substance prescriptions?
✔✔At least two years.
What schedule of controlled substances has no accepted medical use and a high potential for
abuse?
✔✔Schedule I.
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, Which federal law requires pharmacists to provide patient counseling for new prescriptions?
✔✔The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) of 1990.
What is required to transfer a Schedule II prescription between pharmacies?
✔✔It cannot be transferred; a new prescription must be issued.
Which schedule includes medications like hydrocodone combination products?
✔✔Schedule III.
What is the legal age to purchase pseudoephedrine products without a prescription in most
states?
✔✔18 years old.
Who can sign DEA Form 222 for ordering Schedule II substances?
✔✔A licensed pharmacist or practitioner registered with the DEA.
What is the purpose of a DEA number?
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