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1. Which of the following schedules under federal law has no accepted medical
use and a high potential for abuse?
A. Schedule II
B. Schedule III
C. Schedule IV
D. Schedule I
Rationale: Schedule I drugs, like heroin and LSD, have no accepted medical use
and a high potential for abuse.
2. What is the maximum amount of pseudoephedrine a patient can purchase in
Oregon in a 30-day period?
A. 3.6 grams
B. 7.5 grams
C. 9 grams
D. 15 grams
Rationale: Oregon law aligns with federal law limiting pseudoephedrine sales to
7.5 grams per 30 days per purchaser.
3. Which federal agency regulates the manufacturing and distribution of
controlled substances?
A. DEA
B. FDA
C. CDC
D. OSHA
,Rationale: The DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) oversees controlled
substances’ manufacture and distribution.
4. A pharmacist receives a prescription for a Schedule II controlled substance.
Which of the following is required?
A. Telephone order is always acceptable
B. Written prescription signed by prescriber
C. Faxed prescription without signature is sufficient
D. Oral order can be refilled
Rationale: Schedule II drugs require a written prescription with the prescriber’s
original signature; refills are prohibited.
5. In Oregon, how long must a pharmacy maintain records of controlled
substances?
A. 1 year
B. 2 years
C. 3 years
D. 5 years
Rationale: Oregon law requires pharmacies to maintain controlled substances
records for at least 3 years.
6. Which of the following medications is considered a Schedule III drug?
A. Fentanyl
B. Tylenol with codeine (≤90 mg codeine per dosage unit)
C. Alprazolam
D. Heroin
Rationale: Tylenol with codeine in limited amounts is Schedule III, with
moderate potential for abuse.
7. A pharmacist may dispense a non-controlled prescription drug without a
prescriber’s authorization in which scenario?
A. Emergency fill of Schedule II
B. Pharmacist-initiated refill under collaborative agreement
C. Substituting a brand-name drug for a Schedule II drug
D. None of the above
Rationale: Oregon allows pharmacist-initiated refills under collaborative
practice agreements for certain non-controlled drugs.
, 8. What is the primary purpose of a Medication Therapy Management (MTM)
program?
A. Reduce pharmacy inventory
B. Optimize therapeutic outcomes for patients
C. Replace prescriber oversight
D. Increase generic drug substitution
Rationale: MTM is intended to optimize drug therapy and improve patient
outcomes.
9. Which law governs prescription labeling requirements in the U.S.?
A. DEA regulations
B. Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDCA)
C. HIPAA
D. Poison Prevention Packaging Act
Rationale: The FDCA mandates labeling requirements to ensure safe and
effective use of medications.
10. Under Oregon law, which healthcare provider can independently prescribe
controlled substances?
A. Nurse
B. Physician Assistant
C. Physician (MD/DO)
D. Pharmacist
Rationale: Physicians have independent prescriptive authority; other providers
may have limited authority under supervision or protocol.
11. How long must a pharmacist wait to dispense a refill of a Schedule II drug?
A. 1 week
B. 3 days
C. Refills are prohibited
D. 30 days
Rationale: Schedule II prescriptions cannot be refilled; a new prescription is
required for each fill.
12. Which of the following is required for a prescription for a controlled
substance to be valid?
A. DEA number of the pharmacist