Final answer:
Accurate records must be maintained for all drugs dispensed that are classified as Schedule II, III, or IV controlled substances, with Schedule II requiring strict regulation and documentation.
Step-by-step explanation:
A record should be maintained for all drugs dispensed in the medical office that are classified as Schedule II, III, or IV controlled substances. Schedule I substances are not typically dispensed in a medical setting as they are considered to have a high potential for abuse with no accepted medical use in the United States. However, Schedule II drugs are controlled substances that have a high potential for abuse but also have accepted medical uses. As such, they require strict regulation and documentation when dispensed. This includes maintaining a record of their distribution. Schedule III and Schedule IV drugs also require documentation but have a lower potential for abuse than Schedule II substances.
While not required, it is recommended to maintain records for Schedule V substances as well due to their potential for abuse, although it is less than that of Schedule IV substances. Maintaining proper records helps to ensure that the dispensing of these substances is done legally and ethically. Such records typically include the patient's name, the date the prescription was filled, the quantity dispensed, and the name of the prescribing physician.