Drug classifications

Question 1

Classification by schedule

Answer 1

focuses on potential for abuse and medical use

Question 2

Schedule I

Answer 2

High abuse potential and no indication medical use

Question 3

Schedule II

Answer 3

High abuse potential, medical uses indicated with strict parameters

Question 4

Schedule III

Answer 4

Moderate to low potential for psychological or physical abuse

Question 5

Schedule IV

Answer 5

Low potential for abuse, low risk for dependency

Question 6

Schedule V

Answer 6

lowest potential for abuse and dependency

Question 7

Classification by therapeutic abuse

Answer 7

Focuses on condition or disease the drug is used to treat. Focuses on clinical application of drug
Ex: Antibiotics, Antihypertensives, analgesics, antidepressants

Question 8

Classification by chemical make-up

Answer 8

Focuses on chemical structure of the drug. Drugs with similar make-up may belong in same chemical class but can have different mechanisms of action

Question 9

Classification of Mechanism of Action

Answer 9

focuses on how drugs work in the body. Specific biochemical interations through which a drug substance produces it’s intended effect
Ex: Betablockers, calcium channel blockers, ACE inhibitors

Question 10

Prototype

Answer 10

Individual drug that represents a group of drugs; sets standard for new drugs