Question

which of the following controlled substance schedules describes a medication that has a high potential for physical or psychological dependence, but also has an acceptable medical use?

schedule ii
schedule iv
schedule iii
schedule i

Explanation:

Analyze the criteria for Schedule I

Using the Controlled Substance Schedules knowledge point

• Schedule I substances have a high potential for abuse, no currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States, and a lack of accepted safety for use under medical supervision.

Analyze the criteria for Schedule II

Using the Controlled Substance Schedules knowledge point

• Schedule II substances have a high potential for abuse, which may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence, but they also have a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States.

Compare with other schedules

Using the Controlled Substance Schedules knowledge point

• Schedule III substances have a potential for abuse less than substances in Schedules I and II, and abuse may lead to moderate or low physical dependence or high psychological dependence.
• Schedule IV substances have a low potential for abuse relative to substances in Schedule III.

Answer:

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