Question

question 110

a pharmacy technician should recognize that the medicare modernization act of 2003 (mma) was significant in pharmacy practice primarily because it established which of the following?

• the dea scheduling system for controlled substances
• the ndc numbering system for prescription drugs
• requirements for child-resistant packaging
• medicare part d, a prescription drug benefit for medicare beneficiaries

Explanation:

Analyze the Medicare Modernization Act of 2003

Using the Medicare Programs and Medicare Part D Coverage knowledge points

The Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003 (MMA) introduced the most significant expansion of the Medicare program since its inception. Its primary impact on pharmacy practice was the creation of Medicare Part D, a voluntary prescription drug benefit program for Medicare beneficiaries administered by private insurance plans.

Evaluate the given options

• Option 1: The DEA scheduling system was established by the Controlled Substances Act of 1970.
• Option 2: The National Drug Code (NDC) system was established under the Drug Listing Act of 1972.
• Option 3: Child-resistant packaging requirements were established by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act of 1970.
• Option 4: Medicare Part D was directly created and established by the Medicare Modernization Act of 2003 (MMA).

Answer:

• (A) The DEA scheduling system for controlled substances
• (B) The NDC numbering system for prescription drugs
• (C) Requirements for child-resistant packaging
• (D) Medicare Part D, a prescription drug benefit for Medicare beneficiaries (Correct answer)