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PTCB EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+.
True or false. Schedule I controlled substances can be dispensed pursuant to a
valid, hand-signed prescription. - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- False
In what setting might you find Schedule I controlled substances? - CORRECT
ANSWER ✔✔- The only setting in which a Schedule I controlled substance can be
legally utilized is in a legitimate research laboratory registered with the DEA.
True or false. Schedule II controlled substance prescription records can be stored in
the same file as other prescription medications. - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔-
False, Schedule II prescription records must be stored separate from all other
prescription records.
After an initial inventory of controlled substances has been taken (e.g. when the
pharmacy initially opens to the public for business), how frequently must an
inventory of controlled substance be conducted? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- At
least every two years.
When taking an inventory of controlled substances, does the law require you to
account for drug samples? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- Yes, drug samples that
contain controlled substances must be accounted for in the inventory record.
According to the federal Controlled Substance Act (CSA), how should you store
Schedule III - V prescription files? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- Either, separately
PTCB EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+.
True or false. Schedule I controlled substances can be dispensed pursuant to a
valid, hand-signed prescription. - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- False
In what setting might you find Schedule I controlled substances? - CORRECT
ANSWER ✔✔- The only setting in which a Schedule I controlled substance can be
legally utilized is in a legitimate research laboratory registered with the DEA.
True or false. Schedule II controlled substance prescription records can be stored in
the same file as other prescription medications. - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔-
False, Schedule II prescription records must be stored separate from all other
prescription records.
After an initial inventory of controlled substances has been taken (e.g. when the
pharmacy initially opens to the public for business), how frequently must an
inventory of controlled substance be conducted? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- At
least every two years.
When taking an inventory of controlled substances, does the law require you to
account for drug samples? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- Yes, drug samples that
contain controlled substances must be accounted for in the inventory record.
According to the federal Controlled Substance Act (CSA), how should you store
Schedule III - V prescription files? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- Either, separately
