A physician may telephone in an order for which of the following?
1. Morphine
2. Marijuana
3. Cocaine
4. Codeine
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale: Schedule I and II drugs cannot be ordered via the telephone. Marijuana is a Schedule I drug, and cocaine and morphine are Schedule II drugs, while codeine is a Schedule III drug. (p. 15)
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