National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) Medical Assistant Practice Test

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Each prescription for a controlled substance requires the physician’s signature and what registration number?

DEA
Tax identification
State license
Medicaid

The correct answer is: DEA

The DEA registration number is required on each prescription for a controlled substance due to regulations set by the Drug Enforcement Administration. This number uniquely identifies the physician or practitioner authorized to prescribe controlled substances. The necessity of the DEA number serves multiple purposes, including ensuring that the prescribing physician is appropriately credentialed to prescribe medications that have a potential for abuse or addiction. The DEA number helps in tracking the prescribing and dispensing of controlled substances to prevent misuse and illegal distribution. Given the sensitivity and potential risks associated with controlled substances, having a verified registration number ensures that the prescribing process adheres to federal laws designed to protect public health and safety. While tax identification numbers, state licenses, and Medicaid numbers are important in different healthcare contexts, they do not serve the specific purpose required in the context of prescribing controlled substances. Only the DEA registration number is directly associated with the authorization to prescribe these specific medications.