South Carolina Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination (MPJE) Practice Exam

What drugs are included in the Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act (CMEA) of 2005?

1. Products containing ephedrine, pseudoephdrine, and phenylpropanolamine

2. Prescription opioids

3. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)

4. Only prescription medications

The correct answer is: Products containing ephedrine, pseudoephdrine, and phenylpropanolamine

The Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act (CMEA) of 2005 specifically targets substances that can be used to manufacture methamphetamine, a powerful illegal stimulant. The key components of this act include controls on the sale of certain over-the-counter medications that contain ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, and phenylpropanolamine. These substances are precursors in the illegal synthesis of methamphetamine, which is why they are regulated under the CMEA. By requiring stricter regulations on the sale of these products, including limits on the quantities that one person can purchase and requirements for the sellers to maintain records of the sales, the act aims to reduce the incidence of methamphetamine production and abuse. It's important to note that the other options do not align with the focus of the CMEA: prescription opioids and NSAIDs are not involved in the meth production process, and the act does not limit its scope to only prescription medications. Therefore, the correct answer highlights the specific substances that are directly related to the issues the CMEA addresses.