PharmacologyQuestion 75 of 100
How must Schedule II controlled substances be handled in a medical office?
a.Stored in an unlocked cabinet for quick access during emergencies
b.Counted once a year with no written record required
c.Stored in a securely locked, substantially constructed cabinet with an accurate inventory and dispensing record maintained
d.Discarded in the regular trash when expired
Explanation
Federal controlled substance rules require secure storage in a locked, substantially constructed cabinet, accurate records of receipt and dispensing, and periodic inventory of Schedule II drugs. Unlocked storage and annual counts without records invite diversion and violate recordkeeping requirements. Expired controlled substances must be disposed of through an approved method, never in ordinary trash.
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