Which drug schedule does a medication belong to if it has a moderate abuse potential and physical dependence?
1. I
2. IV
3. III
4. II
3
Rationale 1: Schedule I drugs are for research use only. They have a very high abuse potential and high physical dependence.
Rationale 2: Schedule IV drugs have a low abuse potential and physical dependence.
Rationale 3: Schedule III drugs have a moderate abuse potential and physical dependence.
Rationale 4: Schedule II drugs have a high abuse potential and physical dependence.
Global Rationale: Scheduled drugs are classified according to their potential for abuse, dependence, and addiction. There are five general categories. Schedule I drugs have the highest potential for abuse and physical dependence and have little or no therapeutic value or are intended for research purposes. Schedule II drugs have a high potential for abuse and physical dependence. Schedule III has moderate abuse potential and physical dependence. Schedule IV has low abuse potential and physical dependence. Schedule V is the only category in which some drugs may be dispensed without a prescription because the quantities of the controlled drug are so low that the possibility of causing dependence is extremely remote.
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