During the Biennial Controlled Substance Inventory, You Come Across an Open

Multiple Choice

During the biennial controlled substance inventory, you come across an open 500-count bottle of hydrocodone/acetaminophen 5/500. Which of the following is true for this medication?

A) You must count it by hand because it is a Schedule II medication
B) You must count it by hand because it is a Schedule III medication in a 500-count bottle
C) You do not need to count it by hand; the quantity on hand can be simply estimated, since it is a Schedule III medication in less than a 1000 count bottle
D) You do not need to count it by hand; the quantity on hand can be simply estimated since it is a Schedule III medication in less than a 5000 count bottle