Question

a pharmacy technician should recognize that exempt narcotics are included in which of the following controlled substances schedules?

schedule ii
schedule iv
schedule v
schedule iii

Explanation:

Define exempt narcotics

Using the Controlled Substances Act and Pharmacy Law knowledge points
Exempt narcotics are low-abuse-potential medications containing limited quantities of certain narcotics, typically used for antitussive (cough suppressant) or antidiarrheal purposes.

Identify the correct schedule

Under federal law, these exempt preparations are classified under Schedule V, which contains substances with the lowest potential for abuse relative to the other controlled schedules.

Answer:

• Schedule II
• Schedule IV
• Schedule V (Correct answer)
• Schedule III