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What is the requirement for obtaining emergency supplies of narcotics, controlled drugs, and targeted controlled substances from another pharmacy?
What is the requirement for obtaining emergency supplies of narcotics, controlled drugs, and targeted controlled substances from another pharmacy?
- A prescription for the drug is written with the pharmacy name as purchaser, signed by a staff pharmacist (correct)
- A signature from the pharmacist with authorized signing authority is not required
- A prescription for the drug is written with the patient's name as purchaser, signed by a staff pharmacist
- A verbal order is given by the pharmacist with authorized signing authority
How often should a Narcotic Sales report for reportable narcotics and reportable controlled drugs be printed and maintained for audit purposes?
How often should a Narcotic Sales report for reportable narcotics and reportable controlled drugs be printed and maintained for audit purposes?
- Monthly
- Every two weeks (correct)
- Annually
- Quarterly
What is the requirement for filing narcotic and controlled drug prescriptions?
What is the requirement for filing narcotic and controlled drug prescriptions?
- Narcotic and controlled drug prescriptions must be filed together with non-narcotic and non-controlled drug prescriptions
- Narcotic and controlled drug prescriptions must be filed in the general prescription file
- Narcotic and controlled drug prescriptions must be filed on a separate file exclusively for narcotics and controlled drugs (correct)
- Narcotic and controlled drug prescriptions must be kept electronically only
What should be done when 2 prescriptions have been written on the same prescription form, one for a narcotic or a controlled drug, and the other neither a narcotic nor controlled drug?
What should be done when 2 prescriptions have been written on the same prescription form, one for a narcotic or a controlled drug, and the other neither a narcotic nor controlled drug?
How should emergency supplies of narcotics, controlled drugs, and targeted controlled substances be recorded by the pharmacy obtaining these drugs?
How should emergency supplies of narcotics, controlled drugs, and targeted controlled substances be recorded by the pharmacy obtaining these drugs?
What is the requirement for obtaining emergency supplies from another pharmacy in terms of the pharmacist's signature?
What is the requirement for obtaining emergency supplies from another pharmacy in terms of the pharmacist's signature?
How should prescriptions for narcotic and controlled drugs be filed in a computerized system?
How should prescriptions for narcotic and controlled drugs be filed in a computerized system?
What is the process for obtaining emergency supplies of narcotics, controlled drugs, and targeted controlled substances from another pharmacy?
What is the process for obtaining emergency supplies of narcotics, controlled drugs, and targeted controlled substances from another pharmacy?
Which type of order for OTC narcotics requires the signature of a pharmacist with signing authority?
Which type of order for OTC narcotics requires the signature of a pharmacist with signing authority?
What is required for a verbal or electronic order of OTC narcotics?
What is required for a verbal or electronic order of OTC narcotics?
How long does a pharmacist have to submit a written order to the distributor after placing an electronic or verbal order for OTC narcotics?
How long does a pharmacist have to submit a written order to the distributor after placing an electronic or verbal order for OTC narcotics?
Which type of controlled drug may be purchased by written or electronic means?
Which type of controlled drug may be purchased by written or electronic means?
What is required for a written order of reportable controlled drugs?
What is required for a written order of reportable controlled drugs?
What record is required for all purchases of reportable controlled drugs?
What record is required for all purchases of reportable controlled drugs?
What type of prescription is required for reportable controlled drugs?
What type of prescription is required for reportable controlled drugs?
Where should all Rx’s for controlled drugs be maintained?
Where should all Rx’s for controlled drugs be maintained?
Under what conditions are repeats legal for written Rx of controlled drugs?
Under what conditions are repeats legal for written Rx of controlled drugs?
Are refills permitted for verbal Rx of controlled drugs?
Are refills permitted for verbal Rx of controlled drugs?
Are transfers of authorized repeats allowed for controlled drugs?
Are transfers of authorized repeats allowed for controlled drugs?
Where should a record of sale for all reportable controlled drugs be maintained?
Where should a record of sale for all reportable controlled drugs be maintained?
What is the duration for which prescription orders must be kept according to new legislation?
What is the duration for which prescription orders must be kept according to new legislation?
How are expired unopened bottles of narcotics, controlled drugs, and targeted controlled substances handled?
How are expired unopened bottles of narcotics, controlled drugs, and targeted controlled substances handled?
What is the recommended method of denaturing controlled substances?
What is the recommended method of denaturing controlled substances?
How often do all narcotics, controlled drugs, and targeted controlled substances need to be counted?
How often do all narcotics, controlled drugs, and targeted controlled substances need to be counted?
What is the requirement for witnessing the destruction of outdated stock?
What is the requirement for witnessing the destruction of outdated stock?
Where should the list of destroyed medications be placed?
Where should the list of destroyed medications be placed?
What is the recommended action for destruction of denatured drugs and sharps material?
What is the recommended action for destruction of denatured drugs and sharps material?
What is the requirement for returning full, unopened, unsealed containers of targeted controlled substances?
What is the requirement for returning full, unopened, unsealed containers of targeted controlled substances?
How are expired or unserviceable drugs handled in terms of pre-authorization requests for destruction?
How are expired or unserviceable drugs handled in terms of pre-authorization requests for destruction?
What is the required action for destroyed drugs and the record of destruction?
What is the required action for destroyed drugs and the record of destruction?
What is the recommendation for disposing of denatured or destroyed products?
What is the recommendation for disposing of denatured or destroyed products?
What is the recommendation for handling physical inventory records of narcotics, controlled drugs, and targeted controlled substances?
What is the recommendation for handling physical inventory records of narcotics, controlled drugs, and targeted controlled substances?
Which category of narcotics must have an 'N' symbol on the label and are usually stored in a locked cabinet in the pharmacy?
Which category of narcotics must have an 'N' symbol on the label and are usually stored in a locked cabinet in the pharmacy?
Which act is the most stringent of all acts governing pharmacy?
Which act is the most stringent of all acts governing pharmacy?
What are narcotics used legitimately for?
What are narcotics used legitimately for?
How many schedules does the CDSA have for regulating drugs?
How many schedules does the CDSA have for regulating drugs?
Which type of narcotics requires a pharmacist's signature with signing authority for written orders?
Which type of narcotics requires a pharmacist's signature with signing authority for written orders?
Where are reportable narcotics usually stored in a pharmacy?
Where are reportable narcotics usually stored in a pharmacy?
What is the main purpose of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA)?
What is the main purpose of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA)?
Which drugs resemble the action of opium and cause tolerance and physical and psychological dependence?
Which drugs resemble the action of opium and cause tolerance and physical and psychological dependence?
What are the dispensing requirements for reportable narcotics?
What are the dispensing requirements for reportable narcotics?
How can reportable narcotics be purchased?
How can reportable narcotics be purchased?
What is required for reportable narcotics purchases?
What is required for reportable narcotics purchases?
What are the prescription requirements for reportable narcotics?
What are the prescription requirements for reportable narcotics?
What is the maximum amount of codeine phosphate allowed per solid oral dose in OTC Narcotics?
What is the maximum amount of codeine phosphate allowed per solid oral dose in OTC Narcotics?
What is the requirement for part-fills of verbal Rx narcotics?
What is the requirement for part-fills of verbal Rx narcotics?
What is the primary purpose of methadone as a reportable narcotic?
What is the primary purpose of methadone as a reportable narcotic?
What is the primary difference between reportable (straight) narcotics and narcotic preparations (verbal Rx narcotics)?
What is the primary difference between reportable (straight) narcotics and narcotic preparations (verbal Rx narcotics)?
What is the primary distinction between reportable (straight) narcotics and narcotic preparations (verbal Rx narcotics) in terms of repeats?
What is the primary distinction between reportable (straight) narcotics and narcotic preparations (verbal Rx narcotics) in terms of repeats?
What is the prescription requirement for purchasing verbal Rx narcotics?
What is the prescription requirement for purchasing verbal Rx narcotics?
What is the primary distinction between reportable (straight) narcotics and OTC narcotics in terms of sales records?
What is the primary distinction between reportable (straight) narcotics and OTC narcotics in terms of sales records?
What is the primary distinction between reportable (straight) narcotics and OTC narcotics in terms of repeats?
What is the primary distinction between reportable (straight) narcotics and OTC narcotics in terms of repeats?
What is the primary difference between narcotic preparations (verbal Rx narcotics) and OTC narcotics in terms of purchasing?
What is the primary difference between narcotic preparations (verbal Rx narcotics) and OTC narcotics in terms of purchasing?
What is the primary distinction between narcotic preparations (verbal Rx narcotics) and OTC narcotics in terms of part-fills?
What is the primary distinction between narcotic preparations (verbal Rx narcotics) and OTC narcotics in terms of part-fills?
What is the primary requirement for filing prescriptions of narcotic and controlled drugs in a computerized system?
What is the primary requirement for filing prescriptions of narcotic and controlled drugs in a computerized system?
What is the primary requirement for obtaining emergency supplies of OTC narcotics from another pharmacy?
What is the primary requirement for obtaining emergency supplies of OTC narcotics from another pharmacy?
What is the process for obtaining signing privileges for ordering narcotics, controlled drugs, and targeted controlled substances?
What is the process for obtaining signing privileges for ordering narcotics, controlled drugs, and targeted controlled substances?
Where are reportable narcotics usually stored in a pharmacy?
Where are reportable narcotics usually stored in a pharmacy?
What is required for recording emergency sales of controlled drugs from another pharmacy and sales to physicians for their office use?
What is required for recording emergency sales of controlled drugs from another pharmacy and sales to physicians for their office use?
What is the main purpose of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA)?
What is the main purpose of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA)?
What is the requirement for obtaining emergency supplies of narcotics, controlled drugs, and targeted controlled substances from another pharmacy?
What is the requirement for obtaining emergency supplies of narcotics, controlled drugs, and targeted controlled substances from another pharmacy?
What is required for recording sales of reportable narcotics and reportable controlled drugs?
What is required for recording sales of reportable narcotics and reportable controlled drugs?
What is required for an entry in the sales records of reportable narcotics and reportable controlled drugs?
What is required for an entry in the sales records of reportable narcotics and reportable controlled drugs?
What is the recommendation for handling physical inventory records of narcotics, controlled drugs, and targeted controlled substances?
What is the recommendation for handling physical inventory records of narcotics, controlled drugs, and targeted controlled substances?
What is required for a record of all purchases for every category of narcotics and controlled drugs?
What is required for a record of all purchases for every category of narcotics and controlled drugs?
What is the requirement for returning full, unopened, unsealed containers of targeted controlled substances?
What is the requirement for returning full, unopened, unsealed containers of targeted controlled substances?
How are expired unopened bottles of narcotics, controlled drugs, and targeted controlled substances handled?
How are expired unopened bottles of narcotics, controlled drugs, and targeted controlled substances handled?
Study Notes
Controlled Drugs and Substances Act Overview
- The Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) is a federal act that regulates narcotics, controlled drugs, and targeted controlled substances, and it is the most stringent of all acts governing pharmacy.
- The CDSA regulates the manufacture, distribution, and record-keeping of narcotics, controlled drugs, targeted controlled substances, by wholesalers, pharmacies, and practitioners.
- Narcotics are drugs that resemble the action of opium, causing tolerance and physical and psychological dependence, and are used legitimately for pain control, diarrhea, and cough.
- The CDSA consists of seven parts, including offenses and punishments, enforcement, disposal of controlled substances, administration and compliance, and general provisions.
- The CDSA has eight schedules for regulating drugs, including narcotics, cannabis, controlled drugs, barbiturates, anabolic steroids, and others.
- There are three categories of narcotics: reportable narcotics, verbal prescription narcotics, and OTC (exempted) narcotics.
- Reportable narcotics must have an 'N' symbol on the label and are usually stored in a locked cabinet in the pharmacy.
- Examples of reportable narcotics include codeine phosphate, morphine sulfate, fentanyl, oxycodone, and pentazocine.
- Dispensing requirements for reportable narcotics include patient and prescriber details, complete directions for use, price, date, and signatures of pharmacist and pharmacy technician.
- Reportable narcotics can be purchased by written or electronic means, and purchase records must be maintained in the Narcotic and Controlled Drug Register.
- Prescription requirements for reportable narcotics include written or faxed prescriptions, with verification of the physician's signature and adherence to OCP policy for faxes.
- Reportable narcotics purchases require a pharmacist's signature with signing authority for written orders, and the pharmacist's identification number for electronic orders.
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Test your knowledge of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) with this quiz. Explore the regulations and requirements for narcotics, controlled drugs, and targeted controlled substances, as well as the schedules and categories involved in the act. Brush up on dispensing and prescription requirements, and enhance your understanding of the CDSA's impact on pharmacy operations.
