Scheduled drugs are classified by their potential for abuse. Which classification has the lowest potential for abuse?
1. I
2. V
3. II
4. III
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Rationale 1: Schedule I has the highest abuse potential.
Rationale 2: Schedule V drugs have the lowest abuse potential, and some of these medications are available without a prescription.
Rationale 3: Schedule II drugs have a high abuse potential, Schedule I drugs have the highest, and Schedule V drugs have the lowest.
Rationale 4: Schedule III drugs have a moderate abuse potential. Schedule I has the highest abuse potential, and Schedule V has the lowest.
Global Rationale: Schedule V drugs have the lowest abuse potential, and some of these medications are available without a prescription. Schedule I has the highest abuse potential. Schedule II drugs have a high abuse potential. Schedule III drugs have a moderate abuse potential.
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