Title: Explain the schedules of controlled substances.
Course: Veterinary Science II (18105-II) > Section: Understanding Veterinary Pharmacology

Explanation should include

- scheduling determination
- definition of controlled substances
- identifying the role of the DEA in regulating controlled substances
- identifying Virginia Board of Veterinary Medicine regulations that mandate who can and cannot administer drugs based on schedule and route of administration
- describing the schedule of controlled substances and applicable state and federal laws
- describing storage and inventory procedures for medications and controlled substances, including dispensing/dispensation and accountability logs.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are the different schedules of drugs? What are the different regulations associated with each schedule? Why are there different regulations associated with each schedule?
- Why is it important that certain drugs be stored in locked cabinets with only selected personnel having access?
- What types of veterinary products are regulated by the DEA?
- What is a controlled substance logbook?
- What kind of information must be in the controlled substance logbook?
- Why is there a limit to the amount/quantity of a controlled substance that can be prescribed through the clinic pharmacy?