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Q1According to federal regulations, how frequently must a pharmacy conduct a complete inventory of Schedule II controlled substances?
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✓ Correct answer: Every two years (biennially)
Federal regulations require pharmacies to conduct a complete inventory of Schedule II controlled substances every two years (biennial inventory). This inventory must be conducted on any date that is within two years of the previous inventory date.
Q2Which of the following is a requirement for the proper storage of vaccines in a pharmacy?
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✓ Correct answer: Continuous temperature monitoring with twice-daily documentation
Proper vaccine storage requires continuous temperature monitoring with twice-daily documentation. Temperature excursions must be documented and reported, and vaccines stored outside of recommended temperature ranges may need to be discarded according to manufacturer guidance.
Q3Under the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA), what documentation must a pharmacy maintain when receiving prescription drugs from a wholesaler?
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✓ Correct answer: Transaction information, transaction history, and transaction statement
The DSCSA requires pharmacies to maintain transaction information, transaction history, and transaction statements (T3 documents) for all prescription drug products received from wholesalers. These documents must be maintained for at least 6 years.
Q4What is required for a pharmacy to legally compound sterile preparations?
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✓ Correct answer: A designated clean room that meets USP <797> standards
USP <797> standards require pharmacies that compound sterile preparations to have a designated clean room with appropriate air quality, proper training of personnel, environmental monitoring, and documented procedures for preparing sterile compounds.
Q5When a pharmacy dispenses compounded preparations, what information must be included on the label according to USP standards?
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✓ Correct answer: Beyond-use date, storage requirements, and statement indicating it is a compounded preparation
Labels for compounded preparations must include the beyond-use date, storage requirements, and a statement indicating it is a compounded preparation, in addition to standard prescription labeling requirements.
Q6What is required for a pharmacy to order Schedule II controlled substances?
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✓ Correct answer: A properly completed DEA Form 222
DEA Form 222 (paper or electronic version) is required to order Schedule II controlled substances. The pharmacy must maintain a valid DEA registration, and the form must be properly completed and signed by an authorized individual.
Q7According to federal regulations, what is the maximum amount of time a pharmacy can maintain records of Schedule III-V controlled substance prescriptions?
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✓ Correct answer: At least 2 years
Federal regulations require pharmacies to maintain records of Schedule III-V controlled substance prescriptions for at least 2 years. Many states have more stringent requirements, often requiring retention for 5 years or longer.
Q8What is a requirement for a pharmacy participating in centralized prescription processing?
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✓ Correct answer: Sharing a common electronic file or having real-time access to patient information
Pharmacies participating in centralized prescription processing must share a common electronic file or have technology that allows real-time, online access to patient information to ensure proper patient care and medication safety.
Q9What documentation is required when a pharmacy discovers a discrepancy in controlled substance inventory?
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✓ Correct answer: Documentation of the investigation and reporting to DEA on Form 106 for significant losses
When a discrepancy in controlled substance inventory is discovered, pharmacies must document the investigation of the discrepancy, report significant losses to the DEA using Form 106, and maintain records of the incident and resolution.
Q10What is required for proper disposal of expired controlled substances in a pharmacy?
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✓ Correct answer: Documentation of disposal including date, drug name, quantity, and witnesses
Proper disposal of expired controlled substances requires documentation of the disposal process, including the date, drug name, quantity, method of disposal, and witnesses present. DEA regulations specify approved methods of disposal, which may include returning to a reverse distributor.
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