PHCY 722 Controlled Substances Laws Questions
with Correct Answers
TRUE/FASLE
Electronic prescribing is permitted for all schedules of drugs Correct
Answer-TRUE!!
CS Correct Answer-Controlled substance
Requirements for electronic prescriptions Correct Answer-If
transmitting or receiving, must be:
- "Certified" by DEA or designated auditing body to meet security
requirements specified in rule
North Carolina's schedule II prescribing
- Electronic or written?
- Multiple copy prescription forms required? Correct Answer-Either
written or electronic prescriptions
- Multiple copy Rx forms not required
Verbal prescriptions for C2's are permitted, but only in emergency
situations, however one must
1. Limit quantity to ______ for ______
2. _________ write down the rx
3. make a good faith effort to ___ ______
,4. _______ must deliver ______ ____ within ______ days, labeled
"_____ _____ ______ ____
5. If prescriber fails to do this, you should _______ the _______ Correct
Answer-TRUE!!! However must:
1) Limit quantity necessary to tx during emergency period (i.e., don't fill
for 30 day supply)
2) Immediately write down Rx ("reduce to writing");
3) Good faith effort to verify legitimacy
4) Prescriber must deliver written Rx within 7 days labeled
"Authorization for Emergency Dispensing" and list date of verbal order
5. if prescriber fails to do this, notify DEA!)
What stipulations constitute an emergency when filling a verbal
emergency C2 Rx?
1. _______ administration is necessary
2. NO ______ ________ available
3. It is not reasonable possible for prescribing physician to provide ____
____ prior to dispensing Correct Answer-1) Immediate administration is
necessary for treatment; no appropriate alternative available
2) Not reasonably possible for prescribing physician to provide written
Rx prior to dispensing
*remember to also: 1) only dispense necessary quantity, 2) try to verify
legitimacy, 3) write it down, 4) get "authorized for emergency use"
written Rx w/in 7 days
, TRUE/FALSE
C2's are eligible for one-time emergency refills Correct Answer-FALSE;
while all other Rx's are eligible for one-time emergency fill (E-fill), C2's
are not eligible
- Illegal under both Fed/NC law
Faxing policy for C2 prescriptions
- Requirements: must ______ and ______ the ______ ____ before
_______
- Exemptions,
1. fax may serve as original if the medication is to be __________ for
direct ________ administration
2. If the _____ is for _____-____ care facility OR ________ patient
Correct Answer-Fine... BUT must receive and file original Rx before
dispensing
Exception: fax may serve as original if:
1) C2 to be compounded for direct parenteral/IV/IM/SQ/intrathecal
administration
2) Rx is for long-term care facility OR hospice pt
Requirements for C2 prescription
1. Everything other prescriptions require + _______ ______ _____ and
_____ _______ on date of _________ Correct Answer-Everything other
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