South Carolina Pharmacy Jurisprudence
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1. Which schedule of controlled substances has the highest potential for
abuse and no currently accepted medical use in the U.S.?
A. Schedule II
B. Schedule III
C. Schedule I
D. Schedule IV
Rationale: Schedule I substances are considered to have the highest abuse
potential and no accepted medical use, e.g., heroin and LSD.
2. How often must a South Carolina pharmacist renew their license?
A. Every year
B. Every 2 years
C. Every 2 years
D. Every 3 years
Rationale: In South Carolina, pharmacist licenses are renewed biennially,
requiring CE documentation.
3. Under federal law, what is required for a pharmacist to dispense a Schedule
II prescription?
A. Oral order from a physician
B. Faxed prescription only
, C. Original written or electronic prescription signed by prescriber
D. No prescription required
Rationale: Schedule II medications require a written or electronic prescription;
oral orders are generally not allowed except in emergencies.
4. In South Carolina, a pharmacy technician may:
A. Counsel patients
B. Assist in the preparation of prescriptions under pharmacist supervision
C. Independently verify controlled substance orders
D. Prescribe medications
Rationale: Pharmacy technicians may assist with technical tasks but cannot
counsel, prescribe, or verify prescriptions independently.
5. A pharmacist notices a prescription for oxycodone that seems altered. The
pharmacist should:
A. Dispense it anyway
B. Contact the prescriber before dispensing
C. Ignore the alteration
D. Fill it and note in the record
Rationale: Altered prescriptions may indicate forgery; the pharmacist must
verify with the prescriber.
6. Which of the following is NOT required on a prescription label in South
Carolina?
A. Patient’s name
B. Directions for use
C. Patient’s date of birth
D. Pharmacy name and address
Rationale: While patient info, directions, and pharmacy info are required, DOB is
not mandated.
7. What is the maximum quantity of pseudoephedrine that can be sold to an
individual per day under federal law?
A. 1 gram
B. 3.6 grams
, C. 5 grams
D. 7 grams
Rationale: Federal law limits OTC sales of pseudoephedrine to 3.6 grams per day
per purchaser.
8. The Poison Prevention Packaging Act requires:
A. Child-resistant packaging for most oral prescription drugs
B. No packaging requirements
C. Only for OTC medications
D. Only for topical medications
Rationale: The act mandates child-resistant packaging to reduce accidental
ingestion by children.
9. Which entity enforces the Controlled Substances Act in South Carolina?
A. South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC)
B. DEA
C. Both DEA and SC DHEC
D. FDA
Rationale: The DEA enforces federal controlled substances regulations, while
DHEC oversees state compliance.
10.A pharmacist can legally refuse to fill a prescription if:
A. The patient has insurance
B. The prescription appears forged
C. The medication is available
D. The prescriber is in-network
Rationale: Pharmacists have a duty to prevent dispensing of forged or
fraudulent prescriptions.
11.How many continuing education (CE) hours are required for South Carolina
pharmacist license renewal every two years?
A. 10
B. 20
C. 30
D. 15
Practice Exam Questions And Correct
Answers (Verified Answers) Plus
Rationales 2026 Q&A Instant Download
1. Which schedule of controlled substances has the highest potential for
abuse and no currently accepted medical use in the U.S.?
A. Schedule II
B. Schedule III
C. Schedule I
D. Schedule IV
Rationale: Schedule I substances are considered to have the highest abuse
potential and no accepted medical use, e.g., heroin and LSD.
2. How often must a South Carolina pharmacist renew their license?
A. Every year
B. Every 2 years
C. Every 2 years
D. Every 3 years
Rationale: In South Carolina, pharmacist licenses are renewed biennially,
requiring CE documentation.
3. Under federal law, what is required for a pharmacist to dispense a Schedule
II prescription?
A. Oral order from a physician
B. Faxed prescription only
, C. Original written or electronic prescription signed by prescriber
D. No prescription required
Rationale: Schedule II medications require a written or electronic prescription;
oral orders are generally not allowed except in emergencies.
4. In South Carolina, a pharmacy technician may:
A. Counsel patients
B. Assist in the preparation of prescriptions under pharmacist supervision
C. Independently verify controlled substance orders
D. Prescribe medications
Rationale: Pharmacy technicians may assist with technical tasks but cannot
counsel, prescribe, or verify prescriptions independently.
5. A pharmacist notices a prescription for oxycodone that seems altered. The
pharmacist should:
A. Dispense it anyway
B. Contact the prescriber before dispensing
C. Ignore the alteration
D. Fill it and note in the record
Rationale: Altered prescriptions may indicate forgery; the pharmacist must
verify with the prescriber.
6. Which of the following is NOT required on a prescription label in South
Carolina?
A. Patient’s name
B. Directions for use
C. Patient’s date of birth
D. Pharmacy name and address
Rationale: While patient info, directions, and pharmacy info are required, DOB is
not mandated.
7. What is the maximum quantity of pseudoephedrine that can be sold to an
individual per day under federal law?
A. 1 gram
B. 3.6 grams
, C. 5 grams
D. 7 grams
Rationale: Federal law limits OTC sales of pseudoephedrine to 3.6 grams per day
per purchaser.
8. The Poison Prevention Packaging Act requires:
A. Child-resistant packaging for most oral prescription drugs
B. No packaging requirements
C. Only for OTC medications
D. Only for topical medications
Rationale: The act mandates child-resistant packaging to reduce accidental
ingestion by children.
9. Which entity enforces the Controlled Substances Act in South Carolina?
A. South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC)
B. DEA
C. Both DEA and SC DHEC
D. FDA
Rationale: The DEA enforces federal controlled substances regulations, while
DHEC oversees state compliance.
10.A pharmacist can legally refuse to fill a prescription if:
A. The patient has insurance
B. The prescription appears forged
C. The medication is available
D. The prescriber is in-network
Rationale: Pharmacists have a duty to prevent dispensing of forged or
fraudulent prescriptions.
11.How many continuing education (CE) hours are required for South Carolina
pharmacist license renewal every two years?
A. 10
B. 20
C. 30
D. 15
