Drug Classifications and Schedules of Controlled Substances

Question 1

Schedule 1 Drug

Answer 1

Includes substances with a high potential for abuse and currently no approved medical use in the U.S.

Question 2

Example of schedule 1 drug (4)

Answer 2

• heroin
• mescaline
• lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD)
• cannabis

Question 3

Schedule 2 drug

Answer 3

Includes substances that have a high potential for abuse, are considered dangerous, and can lead to psychological and physical dependence

• still approved for medical use

Question 4

Example of schedule 2 drugs (7)

Answer 4

• morphine
• methadone
• oxycodone
• hydromorphone
• hydrocodone
• fentanyl
• amphetamine

Question 5

Schedule 3 drug

Answer 5

Includes substances with moderate to low potential for physical and psychological dependence

Question 6

Example of schedule 3 drug (4)

Answer 6

• ketamine
• anabolic steroids
• acetaminophen with codeine
• buprenorphine

Question 7

Schedule 4 drug

Answer 7

Includes substances that have a low potential for abuse and dependence

Question 8

Example of schedule 4 drug (6)

Answer 8

• tramadol
• benzodiazepines
  
  • diazepam
  • alprazolam
  • chlordiazepoxide
  • clonazepam

Question 9

Schedule 5 drug

Answer 9

Includes substances that contain limited quantities of some narcotics usually for antidiarrheal, antitussive, and analgesic purposes

Question 10

Examples of schedule 5 drugs (3)

Answer 10

• pregabalin
• guaifenesin with codeine
• diphenoxylate with atropine

Question 11

What are contraindications?

Answer 11

Symptoms or conditions that make a specific treatment or medication inadvisable or even dangerous

Question 12

What are precautions?

Answer 12

Problems that pose a lesser risk but require close observation and monitoring during medication therapy

Question 13

What are indications?

Answer 13

Symptoms or reasons a medication is prescribed