VTNE: Pharmacology Questions and Answers 100% Pass

Who regulates controlled drugs? The FDA (Food and Drug Administration) and the DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) C-I Schedule I drugs have the most abuse potential and no current medically acceptable use Marajuana, heroin C-II Schedule II drugs have a high abuse potential and are prone to cause severe dependence Written prescription only (except in emergencies with written script within 72 hrs) No refills Morphine, oxycodone, amphetamines, fentanyl C-III Schedule III drugs have moderate abuse potential with low to moderate risk of dependence (more likely psychological than physical) Ketamine, buprenorphine, anabolic steroids, intermediate-acting barbiturates C-IV Schedule IV drugs have a low abuse potential and low risk of dependence