controlled substance schedules

Question 1

Schedule 2 drugs

Answer 1

high level for potential abuse and dependency
orders must be written or hard copy and have DEA number and prescriber signature
Referred to as narcotics
quantity limited no refills
eample; opium, morphine, oxycodone

Question 2

Schedule 3 drugs

Answer 2

moderate potential for dependency
orders may be ordered by phone or in writing
may have 5 refills 6 mth period
example; anabolic steroid, hydrocone/codeine

Question 3

Schedule 4

Answer 3

low for potential abuse, and limited for potential dependency
orders written or by phone, 5 refills 6 mth period
example; alparzolam(xanax), Diazepam (Valium) or Zolpidem (Restoril)

Question 4

Schedule 5 drugs

Answer 4

Low level for potential abuse, limited for dependency
orders by phone or in writing 5 refils 6mth period
examples; dephenoxylate (lamotil), pregabalin (Lyrica)

Question 5

Schedule 1 drugs

Answer 5

high level for potential abuse, unaccepted for medical use in US
not perscribed
example heroin