Explain the schedules of controlled substances.

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?