NURSING ANM AND GNM

NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS

TOXICOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Xanax is a part of which type of drug schedule?
A
Schedule 1
B
Schedule 2
C
Schedule 3
D
Schedule 4
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Examples of Schedule IV substances include: alprazolam (Xanax®), carisoprodol (Soma®), clonazepam (Klonopin®), clorazepate (Tranxene®), diazepam (Valium®), lorazepam (Ativan®), midazolam (Versed®), temazepam (Restoril®), and triazolam (Halcion®).

Detailed explanation-2: -Xanax (alprazolam) is a Schedule IV controlled substance, meaning it has a low risk of abuse and dependence. It is classified as a benzodiazepine and is prescribed for anxiety and panic disorder.

Detailed explanation-3: -Xanax is primarily prescribed to treat panic attacks and anxiety disorders. Risperdal and Xanax belong to different drug classes. Risperdal is an atypical antipsychotic and Xanax is a benzodiazepine.

Detailed explanation-4: -According to § 11057, barbital, chloral hydrate and methohexital are Schedule IV drugs. These drugs have low-abuse potential, put possession in large amounts, driving under the influence of these drugs and sale of these drugs can be charged as drug crimes.

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