Which category of drugs falls under Schedule III according to the Canadian Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, 1997? correct answers Amphetamines
Which statement by the nursing student indicates understanding of the Canadian drug names? correct answers The brand name of a drug in Canada may be different from that in the United States.
Which class of drugs is classified on the basis of physiologic action? correct answers Anticholinergics
Which non prescription sale of codeine phosphate preparation is liable for punishment according to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act? correct answers 10 mg of codeine phosphate per solid dosage unit
The Durham Humphrey Amendment serves which function? correct answers Division of medicines into prescription and nonprescription drugs based on safety
Which drug information is beneficial for a patient with a prescription for aspirin with codeine? correct answers "There is a high potential for psychological dependence."
A new drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has acquired a black box warning. Which aspect of the drug would be included in the warning? correct answers Its potentially life-threatening complications
Which statement is true regarding Schedule V drugs according to the Controlled Substances Act?
correct answers Diphenoxylate and atropine (Lomotil) belong to Schedule V.
Which method of classification is followed in classifying these drugs? correct answers Therapeutic effect
During the new drug development process, at which time is an investigational new drug application submitted to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)? correct answers After the preclinical phase of drug development
In which way do Schedule II drugs differ from Schedule V drugs? correct answers Schedule II drugs are more likely to cause dependence.
Which medication is included in Schedule I of the United States Controlled Substance Drug Schedules? correct answers Lysergic acid diethylamide
Which drug possesses a high risk for abuse according to the Controlled Substance Drug Schedules? correct answers Acetaminophen and hydrocodone (Norco)