Federal Requirements & DEA Controlled Substances — Pharmacy Technician Practice Test

This Pharmacy Technician Federal Requirements & DEA Controlled Substances practice set has 55 practice questions based on the official exam materials, each with an instant explanation.

Sample questions

Three questions from the Federal Requirements & DEA Controlled Substances bank with the correct answer and an explanation. The practice quiz above draws 30 questions at random from the same bank.

1. Which DEA schedule includes drugs with no accepted medical use in the United States?

   • Schedule I (C-I) — Correct answer
   • Schedule II (C-II)
   • Schedule IV (C-IV)
   • Schedule V (C-V)

   Explanation: C-I drugs (e.g., heroin, LSD, and marijuana under federal law) have no accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse. (Source: PTCE Domain 2, DEA Controlled Substances Act schedules)

   Handbook: DEA Controlled Substances — Schedules

2. A prescription for oxycodone (a Schedule II / C-II drug) may legally have how many refills?

   • Zero — no refills are permitted — Correct answer
   • 1 refill
   • 3 refills
   • 5 refills within 6 months

   Explanation: C-II controlled substances cannot be refilled; a new prescription is required every time. (Source: PTCE Domain 2.2, DEA C-II refill restrictions)

   Handbook: DEA Controlled Substances — Schedules

3. Which of the following is classified as a Schedule III (C-III) controlled substance?

   • Products with codeine combined with acetaminophen (e.g., Tylenol with codeine) — Correct answer
   • Heroin
   • Alprazolam (a benzodiazepine)
   • Oxycodone

   Explanation: Acetaminophen-with-codeine combination products are C-III (moderate abuse potential, lower than C-II). Heroin is C-I, alprazolam is C-IV, and oxycodone is C-II. (Source: PTCE Domain 2.2, DEA schedule examples)

   Handbook: DEA Controlled Substances — Schedules