NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
TOXICOLOGY
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Question
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Drugs whose sale, possession, and use are restricted in the US are called ____
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Controlled substances
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Illegal drugs
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Legal drugs
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Uncontrolled substances
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Controlled substances are defined as: a) illegal drugs whose sale, possession, and use are prohibited because of the mind-altering effect of the drugs and the potential.
Detailed explanation-2: -Some examples of Schedule I drugs are: heroin, lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), marijuana (cannabis), 3, 4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (ecstasy), methaqualone, and peyote.
Detailed explanation-3: -Schedule I-drugs with a high abuse risk. Schedule II-drugs with a high abuse risk, but also have safe and accepted medical uses in the United States. Schedule III, IV, or V-drugs with an abuse risk less than Schedule II.
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