A nurse is providing community education about medications and the drug schedules established by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
Which statement made by a member of the class best demonstrates an understanding of DEA schedules?
a. "Schedule I drugs have the lowest potential for abuse."
b. "Schedule II drugs have no approved indications."
c. "Schedule V drugs have the highest potential for abuse."
d. "Schedule I drugs are not approved for any medical use."
ANS: D
Schedule I drugs are not approved for any medical use.
Schedule I drugs have the highest potential for abuse.
Schedule II drugs have several approved indications.
Schedule V drugs have the lowest potential for abuse.
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