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PTCB PTCE Exam - Topic 4 Question 123 Discussion

According to theDEA, medications in all fivecontrolled substance schedules:
A) Have the potential for abuse.
B) Contain products with hydrocodone.
C) Have indications approved by the FDA.
D) Must be verified with the insurance.

PTCB PTCE Exam - Topic 4 Question 123 Discussion

Actual exam question for PTCB's PTCE exam
Question #: 123
Topic #: 4
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According to theDEA, medications in all fivecontrolled substance schedules:

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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.


by Alaine at Apr 05, 2026, 12:56 AM

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Katina
2 hours ago
I think A is the best choice.
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Tamesha
5 days ago
D) Must be verified with the insurance. For sure, that's a must!
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Kati
10 days ago
B) Contain products with hydrocodone? Not all of them!
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Dalene
16 days ago
Wait, all five schedules? Really?
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Catherin
2 months ago
C) Have indications approved by the FDA. Definitely!
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Hyman
2 months ago
A) Have the potential for abuse. That's true!
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Clorinda
3 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.
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Jamal
3 months ago
I’m pretty certain that not all controlled substances contain hydrocodone, so I don’t think B is correct.
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Jerrod
3 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.
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Peggie
3 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.
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