Questions & Correct Answers. Graded A+
A facility wants to handle CI drugs for research purposes. The facility already has a
DEA number. What else is the facility required to do? - ANS-apply for a modified DEA
registration by submitting 3 copies of the research protocol
Additional requirements for a faxed prescription - ANS-date the prescription is faxed
-name, address, phone number and fax number of prescriber
-name, address, phone and fax number of the institution
Any restriction on who a pharmacy can employ? - ANS1. Felony convicted
2. DEA registration application denied
Are c2 that has NOT been filled transferrable? - ANSNO transfer of c2
Are community pharmacists allowed to partially fill a prescription for a c2? - ANSyes if
pharmacy doesnt have enough
Are computer generated prescriptions allowed in VA? - ANSYes, with hand signed
Are hospital pharmacists required to review drug therapy for hospital patients? -
ANSyes for each order
Are medical interns and residents who work in a hospital allowed to write Rx? -
ANSYes, only with their duties as part of their residency program
Are Np and PA allowed to write c2-c6? - ANSYes
Are pharmacies required to obtain a DEA registration? - ANSyes, if it possesses c1-5.
Does not need if only possesses c6
Are pharmacist allowed to refill c3-6 any time the patient requests a refill? - ANSNO,
has to follow prescriber's direction of use.
Pharmacist can refill early with documentation of the reason
Are pharmacists allowed to make any changes to a written c2 prescriptions? - ANSYes
1. add or correct a pt's name after verifying it
2. add a pt's address after verifying it
3. add the prescriber's DEA number
4. add or change dosage form, strength, quantity, issue date, direction for use after
direct consultation and agreement with the prescriber
,Are pharmacists usually required to dispense prescriptions in special packaging? -
ANSyes
Are there any additional documentation requirements that aply when a pharmacist
partially fills a c2 for lack of drug? - ANSrph must record on the back of rx the amount
partially dispensed and date
Are there any conditions that TPA-certified optometrists are specifically prohibited from
treating? - ANSYes
-cannot treat infantile or congenital glaucoma
-can only treat closed angle glaucoma in emergency situation
Are there any organization that are exempt from paying DEA registration fees (but not
exempt from getting the appropriate DEA registration) - ANSFacilities operated by a US
agency
Are there any other requirements for unauthorizes refill of c6? - ANSYes, pharmacist
has to:
1. inform pt that the refill is made without the prescriber's authorization
2. inform the prescriber the refill
3. Document on the back of the rx: date and quantity of refill, prescribers unavailability,
and reason for refill
Are there any other situations when a pharmacy may partially dispense c2 prescription?
- ANSYes, for pts in LCTF or terminally ill, record:
1. date of dispensing
2. quantity dispense
3. remaining quantity
4. rph identity
Are there any records off limits to the board and drug division officers? - ANSYes, these
include:
-financial data
-sales data other than shipment data
-pricing data
-personnel data
-research dataa
Are there any restrictions on the prescribing of drugs by MD, DO, DDS, DPM, and
DVM? - ANS1. cannot write Rx for animal if not DVM
2. cannot write for human if a DVM
3. DDS only can do for mouth conditions
4. DPM only can write for foot and ankle
Are there any special record keeping when selling insulin - ANSNo
, Are there any special requirements for a rx written for a gamma-hydroxybutyric acid
(rohypnol)? - ANS-need to state MEDICAL NEED
Are there any special requirements for reviewing drug therapy in pts in ltcf? - ANSYes,
need to conduct a monthly review
Are there any special requirements when the transfer involves a c2 drug? - ANSDEA
222
Are there exceptions to the special packaging requirements? - ANSYes
-Sl nitroglycerin
-medrol dosepack
-non-oral dosage forms
Are there speical requriments for c2 inventory? - ANSyes, discrepancy every month
Are there time when a c2 can be faxed and filled? - ANSYes if:
1. LTCF
2. home infusion
3. medicare certified hospice pts (with MD note "hospice" on Rx)
Are veterinarians allowed to write c2 rx for animals? - ANSYEs
C5 drugs that can be purchased without prescription - ANS-CODED
Codeine
Opium
Dihydrocodeinone
Ethylmorphine
Diphenoxylate (lomotil)
Can a c2 be phoned in? - ANSYes if
1. Emergency phoned in with the according quantity
2. the prescriber phones it in directly
3. written rx has to follow within 7 days
Can a DEA registration be transferred to another registrant after discontinuation of the
business? - ANSYes
in person or mail the Special agent in charge of his area a notice 14 days of the
proposed transfer
Can a DEA registration be transferred to new owner after being acquired? - ANSYes
Submit written request to the Deputy Assistant Administrator, office of diversion control
in DC
Can a pharmacist accept oral or telephone presription for c3-6 in VA? - ANSyes