Question

Which of the following does NOT apply to Schedule II (C-II) prescriptions?

A) No refills are allowed.
B) The prescription must be written.
C) The prescription may be phoned in by the physician.
D) The prescription must be signed by the prescriber.

Answer 1

Schedule II prescriptions must be written and signed, with no refills, and typically cannot be phoned in except in emergencies. The correct answer is C) The prescription may be phoned in by the physician, which does not usually apply to Schedule II drugs.

Step-by-step explanation:

The option that does NOT apply to Schedule II (C-II) prescriptions is: C) The prescription may be phoned in by the physician. Schedule II controlled substances have a high potential for abuse which may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence. According to U.S. federal law, no refills are allowed on Schedule II prescriptions and they must be written and signed by the prescriber. In most cases, Schedule II prescriptions cannot be phoned in; they are required to be presented in written form and contain a manual signature. However, in emergency situations, a Schedule II prescription may be communicated orally but is restricted by specific regulatory requirements and must be followed by a written prescription within a limited time frame.