800147 Guidelines for dispensing controlled substances
1.
You just received a C3-5 delivery that has two C3-5 invoice numbers and
one tote with 22 testosterone 200mg / m * L .
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Log into CIIM (myReports (F6)> under References > select CIIM) to
review invoices
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View both C3-5 invoice numbers on CIIM to review the specific quantity
shipped for each invoice number
2.
Which of the following are examples of potential patient or prescriber
red flags on a controlled substance prescription?
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Patient seeing a physician from a different state
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Prescriber writes a same drug, directions, quantity and diagnosis on
every prescription
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Patients is filling prescriptions at multiple pharmacy
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Patient is filling a combination of benzodiazepines and an opioid
3.
A patient request is to fill their prescriptions for an , a
benzodiazepine, and a muscle relaxant
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notify the pharmacist on duty of the potential red flags they observed
in their interaction with the patient so they can review further
4.
Which of the following may be a potential red flag and indicator to
review for a prescription forgery?
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handwriting too neat
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Prescription is photocopy
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Prescriber’s phone number in RxConnect
does not match
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Irregular quantities
5.
Which is NOT a red flag
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patient filling a prescription from emergency room to treat their
broken arm
6.
Which of the following four examples are potential red flags on a
controlled substance prescription?
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Patient is under the influence of alcohol or drugs
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Prescriber demographics ( egaddress, phone number, DEA #, etc i ) do
not match what is present in RxConnect
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Patient is in their twenties
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Prescription written by the prescriber does not appear to be in the
usual scope of their practice
