NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
TOXICOLOGY
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Detailed explanation-1: -Schedule III: Drugs with low to moderate potential for abuse and/or addiction, but less dangerous than Schedule I or II. These drugs can be obtained through prescription, but generally are not available over the counter. Schedule IV: Drugs with viable medical use and low probability of use or misuse.
Detailed explanation-2: -Schedule IV (includes Valium and other tranquilizers) The drug or other substance has a low potential for abuse relative to the drugs or other substances in Schedule III. The drug or other substance has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States.
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: -Schedule G: Most of these drugs are hormonal preparations. The drug label must display the text “Caution: It is dangerous to take this preparation except under medical supervision” prominently. Examples of substances under this schedule: Testolactone, Hydroxyurea, Carbutamide, Primidone etc.