The nurse is reviewing a list of scheduled drugs and notes that Schedule C-I drugs are not on the list. Which is a characteristic of Schedule C-I drugs?
a. No refills are permitted.
b. They may be obtained over-the-counter with a signature.
c. They are available only by written pre-scription.
d. They are used only with approved proto-cols.
ANS: D
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A. Hold crutches, one on each side of body. B. Hold both crutches in hand opposite affected leg. C. Hold both crutches in hand on affected leg side. D. Rest crutches on arm of chair on affect leg side.