Pharmacology 103 Modules A and B (2) Questions With Complete Solutions

What schedule has substances, or chemicals that are defined as drugs with no currently accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse. Give an example. correct answer: Schedule I LSD, Ecstasy, Marijuana (Federal) Explain Schedule II. Give an example. How can they be obtained? correct answer: High Potential for Abuse, but have medical use or intentions Oxycodone, Morphine, Ritalin Must have prescriber's DEA # on the prescription before pharmacy will dispense Which schedule are drugs with a moderate to low potential for physical and psychological dependence in? Give an example correct answer: Schedule III Tylenol 3, Vicodin, anabolic steroids Describe Schedule IV. Give an example correct answer: Drugs with a low potential for abuse and low risk of dependence Valium, Xanax, Ambien What Schedule has low abuse potential and has medications primarily used for antidiarrheal, antitussive, and analgesic purposes? Give an example correct answer: Schedule V Lyrica, Robitussin AC Is there a Schedule VI? correct answer: Yes. In some states they have a Schedule VI. Within this Schedule the state allows for the use of Marijuana for medicinal purposes. "Medical Mary Jane - tablet/smoked" If the drug is in a lower Schedule, does that mean the user will not become addicted? correct answer: No. Just because it may be a low schedule for abuse does not mean it cannot be abused or the Pt become dependant upon that medication What is the "Pre-clinical/Lab Phase" of the FDA Approval Process? correct answer: Pharmacological profile - acute toxicity of drugs from rats and monkeys done.