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What is a prescription drug?
What phrase must be included on the labels of prescription drugs?
Caution: federal law prohibits dispensing without prescription
Which of the following are examples of medication only available by prescription? (Select all that apply)
What does a prescription contain?
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Over-the-counter drugs require a prescription.
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Which of the following are examples of over-the-counter medications? (Select all that apply)
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What are controlled substances?
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What does the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) do?
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What are drug schedules?
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Schedule I drugs are accepted for medical use.
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Which of the following are examples of Schedule I drugs? (Select all that apply)
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Schedule II drugs are accepted for medical use in the United States.
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Which of the following are examples of Schedule II drugs? (Select all that apply)
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What are Schedule III drugs?
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What is an example of a Schedule III drug?
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Schedule IV drugs have a higher potential for addiction and abuse than Schedule III drugs.
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Which of the following are examples of Schedule IV drugs? (Select all that apply)
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Schedule V drugs have a high potential for addiction and abuse.
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What is an example of a Schedule V drug?
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What did the Harrison Act of 1915 accomplish?
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What effects do narcotics have?
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Which of the following are examples of narcotics? (Select all that apply)
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Study Notes
Prescription Drugs
- Ordered exclusively by licensed healthcare practitioners such as physicians, dentists, or physician assistants.
- Must include a cautionary note on labels: "Caution: federal law prohibits dispensing without prescription."
Examples of Prescription Medications
- Common prescription antibiotics include penicillin.
- Heart medications such as digoxin are also available only by prescription.
Understanding Prescriptions
- Prescriptions must detail medication name, dosage, and administration times.
- Essential information includes the date, physician's name, address, DEA number, and patient's name and birth date.
Over-the-Counter (OTC) Drugs
- OTC drugs can be purchased without a prescription.
Examples of OTC Medications
- Common OTC drugs include aspirin, antacids, and antidiarrheal medications.
Controlled Substances
- These are drugs that pose a risk for addiction or abuse.
Role of the Drug Enforcement Agency
- The DEA enforces regulations concerning controlled substances.
Drug Schedules
- Developed by the FDA to categorize drugs based on their abuse potential.
Schedule I Drugs
- Possess the highest potential for addiction and abuse.
- Not recognized for medical use in the United States.
Examples of Schedule I Drugs
- Notable schedule I drugs include heroin, LSD, and marijuana.
Schedule II Drugs
- Characterized by high potential for addiction and abuse but accepted for medical use.
Examples of Schedule II Drugs
- Include substances like codeine, cocaine, morphine, opium, and secobarbital.
Schedule III Drugs
- Have a moderate to low potential for addiction and abuse.
Examples of Schedule III Drugs
- Examples encompass butabarbital, anabolic steroids, and acetaminophen combined with cocaine.
Schedule IV Drugs
- These drugs have a lower addiction and abuse potential compared to schedule III drugs.
Examples of Schedule IV Drugs
- Include chloral hydrate, phenobarbital, and diazepam.
Schedule V Drugs
- Characterized by a low potential for addiction and abuse.
Examples of Schedule V Drugs
- Comprise low-strength codeine mixed with other drugs like Excedrin and salicylic acid.
Harrison Act of 1915
- Legislation that prohibited the use of heroin and cocaine.
Narcotics
- Drugs that induce sleep, depress central nervous system activity, and provide powerful analgesic effects.
Examples of Narcotics
- Notable narcotics include oxycodone (Oxycontin), methadone, morphine, and heroin.
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Test your knowledge on the legal classification of drugs with these flashcards. Learn about prescription drugs, their definitions, and examples of medications available only with a physician's order. Perfect for healthcare students and professionals.
