IL MPJE EXAM ELABORATIONS QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS 2025 UPDATE | 100% SOLVED
When can a controlled substance be returned to a pharmacy? (3) -
...(ANSWERS)....1. Dispensing error
2. Drug recall
3. Authorized collector
Who can be authorized collectors of controlled substances? (6) -
...(ANSWERS)....1. Manufacturers
2. Distributors
3. Reverse distributors
4. Narcotic treatment programs
5. Hospitals/clinics with on-site pharmacy
6. Retail pharmacies
What are the 2 ways for an authorized collector to take back controlled
substances? - ...(ANSWERS)....1. Maintaining collection receptacles
2. Mail-back programs
What are the functions of the DEA associated with the Controlled Substance Act?
(4) - ...(ANSWERS)....- interpretation
- implementation
- enforcement
,- development of regulations
T/F: Law enforcement agencies are permitted to take back controlled substances
without DEA registration - ...(ANSWERS)....True
What is the method of destruction for controlled substances? -
...(ANSWERS)....No specific instructions, but must be "non-retrievable"
(permanently altering the controlled substance's physical or chemical condition
by irreversible means)
T/F: Patients are required to bring controlled substances to an authorized
collector and aren't permitted to destroy substances themselves -
...(ANSWERS)....False - aren't required and are permitted to destroy substances
themselves
What are 5 categories must register with the DEA when it comes to controlled
substance? - ...(ANSWERS)....1. Manufacturer
2. Distributor
3. Dispenser
4. Narcotic treatment programs
5. Detox compounder
What type of registration do physicians and mid-level practitioners obtain in order
to prescribe controlled sustances? - ...(ANSWERS)....Dispenser
,What is a narcotic? (6) - ...(ANSWERS)....Any of the following whether produced
directly or indirectly:
1. Opium, opiates and its derivatives
2. Poppy straw
3. Coca leaves
4. Cocaine
5. Ecgonine
6. Any compound/mixture/preparation which contains any of 1-5
When an entity applies for DEA registration, the registration form is signed by the
"owner", who is: (3) - ...(ANSWERS)....1. "Sole proprietor" if the entity is a sole
proprietorship
2. Partnership: any partner is the owner, and can complete the form
3. Corporation: any officer or director of the corporation can complete the form
What is a power of attorney? - ...(ANSWERS)....Method of delegating
responsibility to another person to issue orders for and obtain schedule I and II
controlled substances
Who must the POA for the DEA Form 222 be executed and signed by? -
...(ANSWERS)....- the registrant
- person who POA is granted to
- 2 witnesses
, If revoking the POA for DEA Form 222, who must revoke the notice of revocation?
- ...(ANSWERS)....- person who signed the most recent DEA registration
- 2 witnesses
Who can be a POA? Who is preferred to be a POA? - ...(ANSWERS)....Can be
anyone: non-pharmacist owners, techs, interns, and unlicensed persons. BUT it is
always preferable (even if not legally required) that only pharmacists order
controlled substances
What type of DEA registration do pharmacies apply for? -
...(ANSWERS)....Dispenser
Which DEA Form do pharmacies and other dispensers use for initial registration?
What form is used for renewal? How often is renewal? - ...(ANSWERS)....DEA 224;
DEA 224a; 3 years
Neither federal or IL law require the DEA registration applicant or the person with
POA to be a pharmacist; however, under state law, the ordering, securing, and
dispensing of controlled substance is responsibility of ____, regardless of whether
they are the registrant and regardless of whether they have a POA. -
...(ANSWERS)....PIC
Hospitals register as "___ ____" - registration is issued to the entire hospital,
allowing controlled substances to be stored anywhere in the registered location,
and to give employee practitioners, nurses, pharmacists the authority to possess,
VERIFIED ANSWERS 2025 UPDATE | 100% SOLVED
When can a controlled substance be returned to a pharmacy? (3) -
...(ANSWERS)....1. Dispensing error
2. Drug recall
3. Authorized collector
Who can be authorized collectors of controlled substances? (6) -
...(ANSWERS)....1. Manufacturers
2. Distributors
3. Reverse distributors
4. Narcotic treatment programs
5. Hospitals/clinics with on-site pharmacy
6. Retail pharmacies
What are the 2 ways for an authorized collector to take back controlled
substances? - ...(ANSWERS)....1. Maintaining collection receptacles
2. Mail-back programs
What are the functions of the DEA associated with the Controlled Substance Act?
(4) - ...(ANSWERS)....- interpretation
- implementation
- enforcement
,- development of regulations
T/F: Law enforcement agencies are permitted to take back controlled substances
without DEA registration - ...(ANSWERS)....True
What is the method of destruction for controlled substances? -
...(ANSWERS)....No specific instructions, but must be "non-retrievable"
(permanently altering the controlled substance's physical or chemical condition
by irreversible means)
T/F: Patients are required to bring controlled substances to an authorized
collector and aren't permitted to destroy substances themselves -
...(ANSWERS)....False - aren't required and are permitted to destroy substances
themselves
What are 5 categories must register with the DEA when it comes to controlled
substance? - ...(ANSWERS)....1. Manufacturer
2. Distributor
3. Dispenser
4. Narcotic treatment programs
5. Detox compounder
What type of registration do physicians and mid-level practitioners obtain in order
to prescribe controlled sustances? - ...(ANSWERS)....Dispenser
,What is a narcotic? (6) - ...(ANSWERS)....Any of the following whether produced
directly or indirectly:
1. Opium, opiates and its derivatives
2. Poppy straw
3. Coca leaves
4. Cocaine
5. Ecgonine
6. Any compound/mixture/preparation which contains any of 1-5
When an entity applies for DEA registration, the registration form is signed by the
"owner", who is: (3) - ...(ANSWERS)....1. "Sole proprietor" if the entity is a sole
proprietorship
2. Partnership: any partner is the owner, and can complete the form
3. Corporation: any officer or director of the corporation can complete the form
What is a power of attorney? - ...(ANSWERS)....Method of delegating
responsibility to another person to issue orders for and obtain schedule I and II
controlled substances
Who must the POA for the DEA Form 222 be executed and signed by? -
...(ANSWERS)....- the registrant
- person who POA is granted to
- 2 witnesses
, If revoking the POA for DEA Form 222, who must revoke the notice of revocation?
- ...(ANSWERS)....- person who signed the most recent DEA registration
- 2 witnesses
Who can be a POA? Who is preferred to be a POA? - ...(ANSWERS)....Can be
anyone: non-pharmacist owners, techs, interns, and unlicensed persons. BUT it is
always preferable (even if not legally required) that only pharmacists order
controlled substances
What type of DEA registration do pharmacies apply for? -
...(ANSWERS)....Dispenser
Which DEA Form do pharmacies and other dispensers use for initial registration?
What form is used for renewal? How often is renewal? - ...(ANSWERS)....DEA 224;
DEA 224a; 3 years
Neither federal or IL law require the DEA registration applicant or the person with
POA to be a pharmacist; however, under state law, the ordering, securing, and
dispensing of controlled substance is responsibility of ____, regardless of whether
they are the registrant and regardless of whether they have a POA. -
...(ANSWERS)....PIC
Hospitals register as "___ ____" - registration is issued to the entire hospital,
allowing controlled substances to be stored anywhere in the registered location,
and to give employee practitioners, nurses, pharmacists the authority to possess,
