Medication schedules

Question 1

Schedule 1

Answer 1

Higher risk of abuse & no approved medical use in the U.S.
illegal & prov can’t prescribe them. Includes heroin, mescaline, LSD.
includes cannabis despite it being legal in several states with a medical card/ prescription

Question 2

Schedule 2

Answer 2

high potential for abuse , considered dangerous can lead to psychological and physical dependence. morphine, methadone, oxycodone, Hydromorphone, hydrocodone, fentanyl, Methamphetmine.
prov must provide a written prescription w no refills. keep in secured locked cabinets

Question 3

schedule 3

Answer 3

moderate to low potential for physiological & physical dependence. ketamine, anabolic steroids, testosterone. prov must give a written prescription , may be refilled 5 times in 6 months

Question 4

schedule 4

Answer 4

low potential for abuse& dependence. diazepam, zolpidem, Chloridazepoxide, clonazepam. prov must sign prescription for substance, can be refilled 5x in 6m . staff can authorize refills over phone

Question 5

schedule 5

Answer 5

limited quantities of narcotics. usually for
anti diarrheal, antitussive, analgesic purposes.
Diphenoxylate with atropine , pregabilin, lacosamide.
prov must sign prescription for substance, pt can refill 5x in 6m
staff can authorize refills over phone