The nurse is preparing care for a patient diagnosed with substance abuse of a Schedule I drug. Which drugs are Schedule I drugs?
1. Heroin
2. Marijuana
3. LSD
4. Cocaine
5. Diazepam (Valium)
Correct Answer: 1,2,3
Rationale 1: Heroin is a Schedule I drug.
Rationale 2: Marijuana is a Schedule I drug.
Rationale 3: LSD is a Schedule I drug.
Rationale 4: Cocaine is a Schedule II drug.
Rationale 5: Diazepam (Valium) is a benzodiazepine. Benzodiazepines are Schedule IV drugs.
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