TL;DR
Master controlled substance regulations, DEA scheduling, and documentation requirements. Regulatory compliance is essential for pharmacy practice and tested on the PTCB Pharmacy Technician Certification.
Free DEA Schedules & Controlled Substances Practice Questions
PTCB Pharmacy Technician Certification · Federal Requirements
This module covers DEA Schedules & Controlled Substances as part of the Federal Requirements section, testing your understanding of core concepts and their practical application.
| Exam | PTCB Pharmacy Technician Certification |
| Pass Rate | 72% |
| Duration | 120 minutes |
| Module | DEA Schedules & Controlled Substances |
Why DEA Schedules & Controlled Substances matters
DEA Schedules & Controlled Substances is a commonly tested topic on the PTCB Pharmacy Technician Certification because it covers fundamental knowledge required for competent professional practice.
Sample Practice Questions (5)
1. When a pharmacy permanently closes, all remaining Schedule II controlled substances must be:
- Transferred to another DEA-registered pharmacy using DEA Form 222 or returned to a reverse distributor
- Flushed down a drain per DEA guidelines
- Given to local law enforcement without documentation
- Kept by the pharmacist-in-charge indefinitely
2. Under federal law, a partial fill of a Schedule II prescription for a terminally ill patient:
- Is permitted, and remaining portions may be filled within 60 days
- Is never permitted under any circumstance
- Requires a new prescription for each partial fill
- Is permitted only within 72 hours of the original fill
3. A DEA number begins with "BJ." The letter "B" indicates the registrant is a:
- Hospital/clinic, pharmacy, or practitioner (general dispenser)
- Mid-level practitioner (NP, PA)
- Drug manufacturer
- Narcotic treatment program
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- Ordering Schedule II controlled substances
- Dispensing any controlled substance to a patient
- Ordering Schedule III-V controlled substances
- Returning expired non-controlled medications
5. Which of the following is a Schedule III controlled substance?
- Testosterone (Depo-Testosterone)
- Oxycodone (OxyContin)
- Zolpidem (Ambien)
- Diazepam (Valium)
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