Discuss PTCB PTCE Exam Topic 4 Question 123

According to theDEA, medications in all fivecontrolled substance schedules:

AHave the potential for abuse.

BContain products with hydrocodone.

CHave indications approved by the FDA.

DMust be verified with the insurance.

Suggested Answer: A

Controlled substances (Schedules I--V) are classified by the DEA based on their potential for abuse, medical use, and dependence risk.

Schedule I (highest risk, no medical use):Heroin, LSD, Ecstasy.

Schedule II (high abuse potential, medical use):Oxycodone, Morphine, Fentanyl.

Schedule III (moderate abuse potential):Codeine combinations, Ketamine.

Schedule IV (low abuse potential):Alprazolam, Zolpidem.

Schedule V (lowest risk):Cough syrups with low doses of codeine.

Why Other Options Are Incorrect:

B . All contain hydrocodone?OnlySchedule II and IIImay contain hydrocodone.

C . FDA-approved indications?Schedule I drugs haveno FDA-approved medical use.

D . Insurance verification?Not all controlled drugs require insurance verification.

Reference:DEA Controlled Substance Act, PTCB Controlled Substances Guide.

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17 comments · newest first

Darrin 2 months ago

I see your point. A it is then.

Sage 2 months ago

Exactly, A covers all bases.

Katina 2 months ago

True, but abuse potential is key.

Darrin 2 months ago

But what about C? FDA approval is important.

Sage 2 months ago

I agree, A makes sense.

Katina 3 months ago

Because all schedules can be abused.

Darrin 3 months ago

Why A?

Katina 3 months ago

I think A is the best choice.

Tamesha 3 months ago

D) Must be verified with the insurance. For sure, that's a must!

Kati 3 months ago

B) Contain products with hydrocodone? Not all of them!

Dalene 4 months ago

Wait, all five schedules? Really?

Catherin 5 months ago

C) Have indications approved by the FDA. Definitely!

Hyman 5 months ago

A) Have the potential for abuse. That's true!

Clorinda 6 months ago

I’m confused about C and D; I know some medications need insurance verification, but I’m not sure if that applies to all controlled substances.

Jamal 6 months ago

I’m pretty certain that not all controlled substances contain hydrocodone, so I don’t think B is correct.

Jerrod 6 months ago

I feel like I've seen a question like this before, and I think the answer might be A, but I could be mixing it up with something else.

Peggie 6 months ago

I think I remember that all controlled substances do have some potential for abuse, but I'm not entirely sure if that's true for every single one.

PTCB PTCE Exam - Topic 4 Question 123 Discussion