According to federal law pharmacies must use controlled substance ordering to receive stock bottles of which of the following medications?

Rationale

Hydromorphone and oxycodone

According to federal law, pharmacies must use DEA Form 222 or the Controlled Substance Ordering System (CSOS) to order Schedule II controlled substances. Both hydromorphone and oxycodone are Schedule II opioids, requiring this special ordering process.

A (hydromorphone and oxycodone.) CORRECT

This is correct. Both medications are Schedule II controlled substances and require DEA Form 222 or CSOS for ordering.

B (acetaminophen/codeine and testosterone.) YOUR ANSWER

This is incorrect. Acetaminophen/codeine is typically Schedule III, and testosterone is Schedule III as well. Schedule III drugs do not require DEA Form 222.

C (zolpidem and carisoprodol.) YOUR ANSWER

This is incorrect. Both zolpidem and carisoprodol are Schedule IV controlled substances and do not require DEA Form 222.

D (lorazepam and midazolam.) YOUR ANSWER

This is incorrect. These are Schedule IV medications and can be ordered without DEA Form 222 or CSOS.

Conclusion

DEA Form 222 and CSOS are required specifically for Schedule II controlled substances. Hydromorphone and oxycodone fall into this category, making them the correct answer.

According to federal law pharmacies must use controlled substance ordering to receive stock bottles of which of the following medications?

Hydromorphone and oxycodone

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