NURSING ANM AND GNM

NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS

TOXICOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The Controlled Substance Act established five schedules of classification for substances based on a drug’s:
A
potential for psychological dependence.
B
potential for abuse.
C
potential for physical dependence.
D
all of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -There are 5 basic types of controlled substances, including hallucinogens, anabolic steroids, narcotics, depressants, and stimulants.

Detailed explanation-2: -DREs classify drugs in one of seven categories: central nervous system (CNS) depressants, CNS stimulants, hallucinogens, dissociative anesthetics, narcotic analgesics, inhalants, and cannabis.

Detailed explanation-3: -General Sales List (GSL) GSLs are a type of medicine that have few legal restrictions. Pharmacy Medicines. Pharmacy Medicines are only available to purchase behind the counter at a pharmacy. Prescription Only Medicines. Controlled Drugs. 28-Nov-2018

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