Which drug schedule does a medication belong to if it requires a written prescription to refill?
1. I
2. IV
3. III
4. II
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: Schedule I drugs are for research use only.
Rationale 2: Schedule IV drugs can be filled by written or oral prescription.
Rationale 3: Schedule III drugs can be filled by written or oral prescription.
Rationale 4: Schedule II drugs may be filled with written prescription only.
Global Rationale: Schedule II drugs may be filled with written prescription only. Schedule I drugs are for research use only. Schedule III and Schedule IV drugs can be filled by written or oral prescription.
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