NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
PHARMACOLOGY
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Schedule II
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Schedule III
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Schedule IV
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Schedule V
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Detailed explanation-1: -Schedule V drugs are generally used for antidiarrheal, antitussive, and analgesic purposes. Some examples of Schedule V drugs are: cough preparations with less than 200 milligrams of codeine or per 100 milliliters (Robitussin AC) Lomotil.
Detailed explanation-2: -Schedule V Controlled Substances Examples of Schedule V substances include: cough preparations containing not more than 200 milligrams of codeine per 100 milliliters or per 100 grams (Robitussin AC®, Phenergan with Codeine®), and ezogabine.
Detailed explanation-3: -Schedule 4 includes in Part I drugs that are subject to minimal control, such as benzodiazepines (except temazepam and midazolam, which are in Schedule 3), non-benzodiazepine hypnotics (zaleplon, zolpidem tartrate, and zopiclone) and Sativex®.
Detailed explanation-4: -Codeine is a medication used in the management and treatment of chronic pain. It is in the opioid class of medications.