West Virginia MPJE (Pharmacy Jurisprudence) Practice Exam

What is the electronic equivalent of the DEA 222 form?

1. Electronic Prescription Management System (EPMS)

2. Automated Drug Order System (ADOS)

3. Controlled Substances Ordering System (CSOS)

4. Drug Enforcement Secure System (DESS)

The correct answer is: Electronic Prescription Management System (EPMS)

The correct answer is the Controlled Substances Ordering System (CSOS). The CSOS serves as the electronic equivalent of the DEA 222 form, which is used for the ordering of controlled substances. It provides a secure and efficient method for registrants such as pharmacies and hospitals to electronically order Schedule I and II controlled substances while ensuring compliance with federal regulations. The system promotes accountability and traceability throughout the chain of custody of controlled substances, helping to prevent diversion and misuse. In contrast, the other options do not fulfill the same purpose as the CSOS. The Electronic Prescription Management System (EPMS) primarily focuses on the e-prescribing of medications, which encompasses prescriptions for all medication categories, not solely controlled substances. The Automated Drug Order System (ADOS) is typically used for managing medication dispensing and inventory but does not specifically pertain to the ordering of controlled substances in the same rigorous manner as CSOS. The Drug Enforcement Secure System (DESS) is not a recognized system related to the ordering of controlled substances. Therefore, CSOS accurately reflects the electronic counterpart to the traditional DEA 222 form.