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1. How long is a Schedule II prescription valid in Nevada?
A. 30 days
B. 60 days
C. 90 days
D. 6 months ✅ (In Nevada, Schedule II prescriptions expire after 6 months from the
date written.)
2. How many refills are allowed on a Schedule III-V prescription in Nevada?
A. No refills allowed
B. Up to 5 refills within 6 months ✅ (Schedule III-V prescriptions may have up to 5
refills within 6 months.)
C. Unlimited refills for 1 year
D. Up to 10 refills within 1 year
3. How often must Nevada pharmacies conduct a controlled substance inventory?
A. Annually
B. Every 2 years ✅ (Pharmacies must conduct a biennial inventory of controlled
substances, as required by federal and state law.)
C. Every 5 years
D. Only when requested by the DEA
4. What is the maximum quantity of pseudoephedrine that a patient can purchase per day in
Nevada?
A. 3.6 grams ✅ (The federal daily limit of pseudoephedrine is 3.6 grams.)
B. 7.2 grams
C. 9 grams
, D. 12 grams
5. What is the maximum amount of a controlled substance that can be dispensed in an
emergency oral prescription for a Schedule II drug in Nevada?
A. 24-hour supply
B. 48-hour supply
C. 72-hour supply ✅ (A pharmacist can dispense a 72-hour emergency supply of a
Schedule II drug with an oral prescription, but the prescriber must send a written
prescription within 7 days.)
D. No emergency dispensing is allowed
6. How long must Nevada pharmacies retain prescription records?
A. 2 years
B. 3 years ✅ (Nevada requires pharmacies to keep prescription records for at least 3
years.)
C. 5 years
D. 7 years
7. What must a pharmacist do if they refuse to fill a prescription due to moral or ethical
reasons in Nevada?
A. Fill the prescription anyway
B. Notify the Nevada Board of Pharmacy
C. Refer the patient to another pharmacy ✅ (Pharmacists in Nevada can refuse to fill
prescriptions for ethical reasons but must refer the patient to another pharmacy.)
D. Call the prescriber and explain the refusal
8. Can a Nevada pharmacist dispense an out-of-state Schedule II prescription?
A. No, out-of-state Schedule II prescriptions are not allowed
B. Yes, if the prescriber is licensed and the prescription meets all legal requirements
✅ (Nevada allows dispensing of out-of-state Schedule II prescriptions if they meet all
federal and state requirements.)
C. Yes, but only if the pharmacist contacts the prescriber first
D. Only if the prescription is from a neighboring state
,9. How soon must a Nevada pharmacist report a significant loss or theft of controlled
substances to the DEA?
A. Immediately
B. Within 24 hours
C. Within one business day ✅ (Significant theft or loss must be reported to the DEA
within one business day using DEA Form 106.)
D. Within 30 days
10. Can a Nevada pharmacist substitute a brand-name drug with a generic equivalent?
A. Yes, unless the prescriber writes “Brand Necessary” or “Do Not Substitute” ✅
(Generic substitution is allowed unless the prescriber specifically prohibits it.)
B. No, brand-name drugs must always be dispensed
C. Yes, but only if the patient requests it
D. No, unless required by insurance
11. How often must Nevada pharmacists renew their license?
A. Every year
B. Every 2 years ✅ (Nevada pharmacist licenses must be renewed every 2 years.)
C. Every 3 years
D. Every 5 years
12. What is the legal age for purchasing dextromethorphan (DXM) in Nevada?
A. 12 years old
B. 16 years old
C. 18 years old ✅ (In Nevada, customers must be at least 18 years old to purchase
dextromethorphan-containing products.)
D. No age restriction
13. What is the maximum supply of a non-controlled prescription that can be dispensed at
one time in Nevada?
A. 30 days
B. 60 days
, C. 90 days ✅ (Non-controlled medications can be dispensed in up to a 90-day supply.)
D. 120 days
14. Which of the following is a requirement for prescribing controlled substances in
Nevada?
A. The prescriber must have a valid Nevada Board of Pharmacy registration ✅ (A
prescriber must be registered with the Nevada Board of Pharmacy and have a DEA
number.)
B. The prescription must be handwritten only
C. The patient must sign a waiver form
D. Only pharmacists can prescribe controlled substances
15. How must Schedule II prescriptions be stored in a Nevada pharmacy?
A. In an unlocked cabinet
B. On open shelves
C. In a locked, secure storage area or dispersed throughout other inventory ✅
(Schedule II drugs must be stored in a locked cabinet or dispersed to prevent theft.)
D. No special storage requirements
16. How long must Nevada pharmacies keep controlled substance inventory records?
A. 2 years ✅ (Controlled substance inventory records must be kept for at least 2 years.)
B. 3 years
C. 5 years
D. 7 years
17. Who can access the Nevada Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP)?
A. Only pharmacists
B. Only prescribers
C. Pharmacists, prescribers, and law enforcement when permitted ✅ (The Nevada
PMP is accessible to pharmacists, prescribers, and authorized law enforcement
personnel.)
D. Only the DEA
18. How soon must Nevada pharmacies report controlled substance dispensing to the PMP?