Controlled Substance Flashcards
What is a controlled substance?
A substance regulated by law due to its potential for abuse or addiction.
True or False: All controlled substances are illegal.
False
Name one example of a Schedule I controlled substance.
Heroin
What is the primary purpose of classifying substances as controlled?
To prevent abuse and ensure medical safety.
Fill in the blank: Schedule II substances have a high potential for _____ but also have accepted medical uses.
abuse
Which schedule includes substances with the lowest potential for abuse?
Schedule V
What law regulates the manufacture and distribution of controlled substances in the U.S.?
The Controlled Substances Act
True or False: Schedule III substances are considered to have a moderate potential for abuse.
True
What is an example of a Schedule IV controlled substance?
Alprazolam (Xanax)
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a Schedule I substance? A) LSD B) Marijuana C) Oxycodone
C) Oxycodone
What is the classification of substances that have no accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse?
Schedule I
Fill in the blank: The DEA stands for _____.
Drug Enforcement Administration
What is the consequence of violating controlled substance laws?
Criminal charges, fines, and imprisonment.
True or False: Prescription medications can be classified as controlled substances.
True
Name a Schedule II controlled substance.
Cocaine
What schedule does Methadone belong to?
Schedule II
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a Schedule III substance? A) Testosterone B) Heroin C) Codeine
A) Testosterone
What does the term ‘scheduling’ refer to in the context of controlled substances?
The classification of drugs based on their potential for abuse and medical use.
Fill in the blank: Schedule _____ substances may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence.
IV
True or False: The scheduling of a substance can change based on new research or evidence.
True
What is the maximum penalty for trafficking Schedule I substances?
Severe penalties, including long-term imprisonment.
Name one factor that can lead to a substance being placed in a higher schedule.
Higher potential for abuse.
What role does the FDA play in relation to controlled substances?
It evaluates and approves drugs for medical use.
Multiple Choice: Which schedule includes substances like Diazepam (Valium)? A) Schedule I B) Schedule II C) Schedule IV
C) Schedule IV
What is the main difference between Schedule I and Schedule II substances?
Schedule I has no accepted medical use; Schedule II has accepted medical uses.
