Medication Classification

Question 1

I. Controlled Substance

Answer 1

• drugs or other substances that are controlled under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA)
  - This act categorizes all substances which are regulated under federal law into “schedules,” depending on how hazardous they are.
  
  • The schedule the drug is placed under depends on it’s medical use, potential for abuse, and safety.

Question 2

Controlled Substance - 1. Schedule I Drugs

Answer 2

– High Abuse Potential, No Medical Use, Unsafe
Example: heroin




Question 3

*Narcosis

Answer 3

• a state of stupor, drowsiness, or unconsciousness produced by drugs.
  Narcotic agents are potent analgesics.

Question 4

Controlled Substance - 2. Schedule II Drugs

Answer 4

– High Abuse Potential, Medical Use, Severe Dependence Risk
Example: morphine (addicting narcotic analgesic*)

Question 5

Controlled Substance - 3. Schedule III Drugs

Answer 5

– Lower Abuse Potential, Medical Use, Moderate or Low Dependence Risk
Examples: anabolic steroids, codeine, hydrocodone with aspirin
pam)

Question 6

Controlled Substance - 4. Schedule IV Drugs

Answer 6

– Relatively Low Abuse Potential, Medical Use, Limited Dependence Risk
Example: Valium® (diaze

Question 7

Controlled Substance – 5. Schedule V Drugs

Answer 7

– Relatively Lower Abuse Potential, Medical Use, Limited Dependence Risk
Example: cough medicines with codeine

Question 8

II. Prescription Drugs

Answer 8

– can be dispensed only with
the prescription from a licensed health care provider.
These may be available as a trade name or a generic
name.
Example: antibiotics, oral hypoglycemic medications

Question 9

III. Over-the-counter (OTC) Drugs

Answer 9

– can be purchased without a prescription.
FDA looks into the efficacy and safety of these drugs before approval for OTC use.
There are instructions on the bottle/box regarding dose, frequency, precautions, contraindications and duration of therapy.
Active and inactive ingredients as well as expiration date are indicated.
Example: cough and cold preparations

Question 10

IV. Alternative Medicine

Answer 10

• any of a wide range ofhealth carepractices, products and therapies which are typically not included in the degree courses of establishedmedical schoolsteaching western medicine
  Examples: chiropractic medicine, acupuncture, herbal medicine

Question 11

Alternative medications

Answer 11

– a variety of herbal medicines sold over the counter as dietary or nutritional supplements