Question

a pharmacy technician should recognize that anabolic steroids are included in which of the following controlled substance schedules?

schedule ii
schedule iii
schedule v
schedule iv

Explanation:

Identify the classification of anabolic steroids

Under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) in the United States, anabolic steroids are classified as Schedule III controlled substances. This classification is due to their potential for abuse, which is less than that of substances in Schedules I and II, but can lead to moderate or low physical dependence or high psychological dependence.

Evaluate the given options

• Schedule II: High potential for abuse, with severe psychological or physical dependence (e.g., oxycodone, fentanyl).
• Schedule III: Moderate potential for abuse, including anabolic steroids (e.g., testosterone).
• Schedule IV: Low potential for abuse relative to Schedule III (e.g., alprazolam, diazepam).
• Schedule V: Lowest potential for abuse relative to other schedules (e.g., cough preparations with low codeine content).

Answer:

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