SCHEDULES OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES

Question 1

Drugs are listed in schedule I because

Answer 1

no currently accepted medical use in treatment

in the United States

Question 2

examples of substances listed in schedule I

Answer 2

heroin, lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), marijuana (cannabis), peyote, methaqualone, and 3,4-
methylenedioxymethamphetamine (“MDMA”)

Question 3

Drugs are listed as schedule II Controlled Substances because

Answer 3

have a high potential for abuse which may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence, and have a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States or a currently accepted medical use with severe restrictions.

Question 4

Examples of schedule II narcotics include

Answer 4

morphine, codeine, and opium.
Other schedule II narcotic substances and their common name brand products include: any
combination products containing hydrocodone (Maxidone, Zydone, Vicodin, Lortab,
Vicoprofen, Reprexain), hydromorphone (Dilaudid), methadone (Dolophine), meperidine
(Demerol), oxycodone (OxyContin), and fentanyl (Sublimaze or Duragesic).

Question 5

Examples of schedule II stimulants include

Answer 5

amphetamine (Dexedrine, Adderall),

methamphetamine (Desoxyn), methylphenidate (Ritalin), and lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse)

Question 6

Other schedule II substances include

Answer 6

cocaine, amobarbital, and

glutethimide.

Question 7

Drugs are listed as Schedule III Controlled Substances because

Answer 7

they have a potential for abuse less than substances in
schedules I or II, have a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States, and abuse may lead to moderate or low physical dependence or high
psychological dependence.

Question 8

Examples of schedule III narcotics include

Answer 8

morphine combination products containing
not more than 50 milligrams of morphine per 100 milliliters or per 100 grams, with one or more active, non-narcotic ingredients in recognized therapeutic amounts, and products containing not more than 90 milligrams of codeine per dosage unit with an equal or greater quantity of an isoquinoline alkaloid of opium (Tylenol with codeine). Also included are buprenorphine products used to treat opioid addiction

Question 9

Examples of schedule III non-narcotics include

Answer 9

benzphetamine (Didrex), phendimetrazine, ketamine, and anabolic steroids such as oxandrolone (Oxandrin)

Question 10

Drugs are listed as a Schedule IV Controlled Substances because

Answer 10

they have a low potential for abuse relative to substances in schedule III, have a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States,
and abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to substances in schedule III.

Question 11

An example of a schedule IV narcotic is

Answer 11

Tramadol (Ultram)

Question 12

Other schedule IV substances include:

Answer 12

alprazolam (Xanax), clonazepam (Klonopin),
clorazepate (Tranxene), diazepam (Valium), lorazepam (Ativan), midazolam (Versed), temazepam (Restoril), and triazolam (Halcion)

Question 13

Drugs are listed as Schedule V Controlled Substances because

Answer 13

low potential for abuse relative to substances listed
in schedule IV, have a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States, and abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to substances in schedule IV. They consist primarily of preparations containing
limited quantities of certain narcotics.

Question 14

Examples of schedule V controlled substance are

Answer 14

include cough preparations containing not more than 200 milligrams of codeine per 100 milliliters or per 100 grams (Robitussin AC and Phenergan with Codeine)

Question 15

Schedule V drugs are generally used for

Answer 15

These are generally used for antitussive, antidiarrheal, and analgesic purposes

Question 16

What are Scheduled Listed Chemical Products (SLCP)

Answer 16

An SLCP is defined as a product that contains ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, or
phenylpropanolamine and may be marketed or distributed lawfully in the United States
under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act as a non-prescription drug