ILLINOIS MPJE; CONTROLLED
SUBSTANCES EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
Schedule 1 - ANS What control is marijuana--even "Medical Marijuana MMJ" under FEDERAL
law?
21 years old - ANS In Illinois, how old must a patient be to purchase exempt narcotics
without a prescription?
Controlled Substances Act (CSA) - ANS This gave the FDA the authority to determine the
scheduling of controlled substances.
such that only the substances themselves are scheduled, and all persons within lawful access
are registered. Access to controlled substances are restricted through REGISTRATION and
SCHEDULING.
Once a CS leaves the closed system of distribution, it can only re-enter under limited
circumstances - ANS Explain the closed system of distribution.
dispensing error--CS improperly dispensed and is brought back to the pharmacy
recalling of a drug
authorized collector--pharmacy is registered as one - ANS What are exceptions to the rule
that once a CS leaves the closed distribution network, it cannot re-enter?
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,manufacturers
distributers
reverse distributers
narcotic treatment programs
hospitals/clinics with an on-site pharmacy
retail pharmacies - ANS Who is permitted to be a authorized collector?
maintaining collection receptacles
mail-back programs - ANS What are 2 ways for authorized collectors to take back controlled
substances?
Law enforcement agencies - ANS Who is able to take back controlled substances with NO
DEA registration required?
No--they are permitted to destroy the substances themselves. - ANS Do patients have to
bring controlled substances to an authorized collector or to law enforcement for destruction?
(1) *manufacturer*
(2) *distributer*
(3) *dispenser* (CII-V)
(4) research
(5) instructional activities
(6) *narcotic treatment programs*
(7) research with CI substances
(8) chemical analysis
(9) importer
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, (10) exporter
(11) *compounding by mixing, preparing, packaging or changing dosage form of CII-V for use in
maintenance or detoxification by another narcotic treatment program ("detox compounder")* -
ANS What classifications (11) require registration with the DEA?
dispenser (there is no such thing as a "prescriber" registration) - ANS What type of
registration is issued to a doctor or mid-level practitioner who prescribes?
opium, opiates, derivatives
poppy straw and concentrate of poppy straw
coca leaves (cocaine, ecgonine, etc) - ANS What are "narcotics"
owner, active partner, any corporate officer - ANS Who has to be the applicant for DEA
registration?
power of attorney (POA) - ANS What is used to authorize *one or more individuals* to sign
orders for purchases of controlled substances by the applicant/registrant?
ANYONE--not just pharmacists, including non-pharmacist owners, technicians, pharmacy
interns (students), and even unlicensed persons.
HOWEVER--would be preferable to have pharmacists - ANS Who can be POA?
dispenser - ANS What type of DEA registration do pharmacies have?
NO - ANS Do employee pharmacist need to register separately from the pharmacy?
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SUBSTANCES EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
Schedule 1 - ANS What control is marijuana--even "Medical Marijuana MMJ" under FEDERAL
law?
21 years old - ANS In Illinois, how old must a patient be to purchase exempt narcotics
without a prescription?
Controlled Substances Act (CSA) - ANS This gave the FDA the authority to determine the
scheduling of controlled substances.
such that only the substances themselves are scheduled, and all persons within lawful access
are registered. Access to controlled substances are restricted through REGISTRATION and
SCHEDULING.
Once a CS leaves the closed system of distribution, it can only re-enter under limited
circumstances - ANS Explain the closed system of distribution.
dispensing error--CS improperly dispensed and is brought back to the pharmacy
recalling of a drug
authorized collector--pharmacy is registered as one - ANS What are exceptions to the rule
that once a CS leaves the closed distribution network, it cannot re-enter?
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,manufacturers
distributers
reverse distributers
narcotic treatment programs
hospitals/clinics with an on-site pharmacy
retail pharmacies - ANS Who is permitted to be a authorized collector?
maintaining collection receptacles
mail-back programs - ANS What are 2 ways for authorized collectors to take back controlled
substances?
Law enforcement agencies - ANS Who is able to take back controlled substances with NO
DEA registration required?
No--they are permitted to destroy the substances themselves. - ANS Do patients have to
bring controlled substances to an authorized collector or to law enforcement for destruction?
(1) *manufacturer*
(2) *distributer*
(3) *dispenser* (CII-V)
(4) research
(5) instructional activities
(6) *narcotic treatment programs*
(7) research with CI substances
(8) chemical analysis
(9) importer
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, (10) exporter
(11) *compounding by mixing, preparing, packaging or changing dosage form of CII-V for use in
maintenance or detoxification by another narcotic treatment program ("detox compounder")* -
ANS What classifications (11) require registration with the DEA?
dispenser (there is no such thing as a "prescriber" registration) - ANS What type of
registration is issued to a doctor or mid-level practitioner who prescribes?
opium, opiates, derivatives
poppy straw and concentrate of poppy straw
coca leaves (cocaine, ecgonine, etc) - ANS What are "narcotics"
owner, active partner, any corporate officer - ANS Who has to be the applicant for DEA
registration?
power of attorney (POA) - ANS What is used to authorize *one or more individuals* to sign
orders for purchases of controlled substances by the applicant/registrant?
ANYONE--not just pharmacists, including non-pharmacist owners, technicians, pharmacy
interns (students), and even unlicensed persons.
HOWEVER--would be preferable to have pharmacists - ANS Who can be POA?
dispenser - ANS What type of DEA registration do pharmacies have?
NO - ANS Do employee pharmacist need to register separately from the pharmacy?
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