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