Ch.1 MA66

What are the drug standards regarding preparations with the same drug name?

All preparations called by the same drug name must be in uniform strength, quality, purity, and standards.

What does OTC stand for, and what does it signify?

OTC stands for Over the Counter, referring to non-prescription drugs.

What is the classification of CI controlled substances?

CI substances have a high abuse potential and are not approved for medical use in the United States.

Give examples of CI controlled substances.

Heroin, LSD, mescaline, and ecstasy.

What rules govern the prescription of CII controlled substances?

CII controlled substances have a high abuse potential, may lead to severe dependence, require a written prescription only, cannot be phoned in, and have no refills.

What are some examples of CII controlled substances?

Morphine, codeine, oxycontin, and demerol.

What characteristics define CIII controlled substances?

CIII substances may lead to moderate dependence and can be refilled five times in six months.

List examples of CIII controlled substances.

Codeine and anabolic steroids.

What are the characteristics of CIV controlled substances?

CIV substances have lower abuse potential than previous schedules, and prescriptions can be refilled by phone or fax.

Name some examples of CIV controlled substances.

Valium, Xanax, and ambien.

What defines CV controlled substances?

CV substances have low abuse potential compared to previous schedules and primarily consist of cough suppressants containing codeine and preparations for diarrhea.

Provide examples of CV controlled substances.

Promethazine with codeine, Cheratussin, and Lomotil.

What is the focus of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)?

The FDA focuses on safety standards in the production of drugs, food, and cosmetics.

What is the primary focus of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)?

The DEA focuses only on controlled substances.