WA DOH MPJE Study Guide with Answers
Question 1
What should a registrant do with old active DEA registration
Correct Answer
Maintain the new certificate with the old certificate until expiration
Question 2
If a pharmacy closes or ceases dispensing controlled substances, what must be done
with DEA registration and unused 222 forms
Correct Answer
Return DEA registration certificate & unused DEA forms 222 to the local DEA
registration specialist. Must be completed within 15 days of closing
Question 3
If a pharmacy transfers its business operations to another pharmacy, who does the
pharmacy notify and when
Correct Answer
Must notify Special Agent in Charge of his/her area. At least 14 days in advance of
their date of the proposed transfer
Question 4
Does the transferring pharmacy need to take controlled substance inventory and if so,
when
Correct Answer
Yes - complete inventory on the day the controlled substances are transferred
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,Question 5
Does the copy of the inventory need to be sent to the DEA
Correct Answer
No - only upon request by the special Agent in charge
Question 6
How does the transferring pharmacy transfer CII controlled substances to the
receiving pharmacy?
Correct Answer
CII transfer - receiving registrant must issue an official order form (DEA form 222) or
an electronic equivalent to the registrant transferring the drugs
CIII-V transfer - document in writing to show drug name, dosage form, strength,
quantity, date transferred
Question 7
To whom can a pharmacy transfer expired or unwanted controlled substances for
destruction
Correct Answer
DEA registered reverse distributor - contact local DEA Diversion Field Office
Question 8
What is required to dispose of CII controlled substances?
Correct Answer
Reverse distributor submits DEA form 222
Maintain record of CIII-V drug name, dosage form, strength, quantity, date
transferred
Question 9
How does a reverse distributor notify the DEA when controlled substances are
destroyed
Correct Answer
Must submit DEA form 41
DEA form 222 issued by reverse distributor for retrieval
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, Question 10
What must the pharmacy do with regard to reporting theft or loss
Correct Answer
Complete DEA form 106 (report of theft or loss of controlled substances)
Question 11
What if the pharmacy determines there is no theft or loss after notifying the DEA
Correct Answer
DEA 106 does not need to be filed - must notify DEA in writing of this fact to
resolve the initial report & explain why no DEA form 106 was filed
Question 12
How is loss reported if it occurs in transit, either to the from the pharmacy and who
reports it
Correct Answer
Suppler - if in transit loss
Purchaser - responsible for reporting any loss of controlled substances after he/she
has signed for or taken custody
Question 13
Who reports an in-transit loss from a Central Fill Pharmacy
Correct Answer
Central fill - responsible for in-transit loss & submit form 106
Retail - report in transit lossses upon discovery & submit DEA form 106
Question 14
Does breakage and spillage of controlled substances constitute a loss
Correct Answer
NO
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Question 1
What should a registrant do with old active DEA registration
Correct Answer
Maintain the new certificate with the old certificate until expiration
Question 2
If a pharmacy closes or ceases dispensing controlled substances, what must be done
with DEA registration and unused 222 forms
Correct Answer
Return DEA registration certificate & unused DEA forms 222 to the local DEA
registration specialist. Must be completed within 15 days of closing
Question 3
If a pharmacy transfers its business operations to another pharmacy, who does the
pharmacy notify and when
Correct Answer
Must notify Special Agent in Charge of his/her area. At least 14 days in advance of
their date of the proposed transfer
Question 4
Does the transferring pharmacy need to take controlled substance inventory and if so,
when
Correct Answer
Yes - complete inventory on the day the controlled substances are transferred
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,Question 5
Does the copy of the inventory need to be sent to the DEA
Correct Answer
No - only upon request by the special Agent in charge
Question 6
How does the transferring pharmacy transfer CII controlled substances to the
receiving pharmacy?
Correct Answer
CII transfer - receiving registrant must issue an official order form (DEA form 222) or
an electronic equivalent to the registrant transferring the drugs
CIII-V transfer - document in writing to show drug name, dosage form, strength,
quantity, date transferred
Question 7
To whom can a pharmacy transfer expired or unwanted controlled substances for
destruction
Correct Answer
DEA registered reverse distributor - contact local DEA Diversion Field Office
Question 8
What is required to dispose of CII controlled substances?
Correct Answer
Reverse distributor submits DEA form 222
Maintain record of CIII-V drug name, dosage form, strength, quantity, date
transferred
Question 9
How does a reverse distributor notify the DEA when controlled substances are
destroyed
Correct Answer
Must submit DEA form 41
DEA form 222 issued by reverse distributor for retrieval
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, Question 10
What must the pharmacy do with regard to reporting theft or loss
Correct Answer
Complete DEA form 106 (report of theft or loss of controlled substances)
Question 11
What if the pharmacy determines there is no theft or loss after notifying the DEA
Correct Answer
DEA 106 does not need to be filed - must notify DEA in writing of this fact to
resolve the initial report & explain why no DEA form 106 was filed
Question 12
How is loss reported if it occurs in transit, either to the from the pharmacy and who
reports it
Correct Answer
Suppler - if in transit loss
Purchaser - responsible for reporting any loss of controlled substances after he/she
has signed for or taken custody
Question 13
Who reports an in-transit loss from a Central Fill Pharmacy
Correct Answer
Central fill - responsible for in-transit loss & submit form 106
Retail - report in transit lossses upon discovery & submit DEA form 106
Question 14
Does breakage and spillage of controlled substances constitute a loss
Correct Answer
NO
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