Drug Classifications – PTCB Pharmacy Technician Certification
Master drug classifications for the PTCB exam with 35 targeted flashcards covering DEA schedules, drug categories, mechanisms of action, and therapeutic uses. These cards focus on the high-yield classification concepts pharmacy technicians must know to pass the certification exam and succeed in practice.
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Question 1
What defines a Schedule I controlled substance?
Answer
Schedule I drugs have a high potential for abuse, no currently accepted medical use in the U.S., and a lack of accepted safety for use under medical supervision. Examples include heroin and LSD.
Question 2
Which DEA schedule includes oxycodone, fentanyl, and methamphetamine?
Answer
Schedule II. These drugs have a high potential for abuse that may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence, but they do have accepted medical uses.
Question 3
How many refills are allowed for a Schedule III or Schedule IV controlled substance?
Answer
Up to 5 refills within 6 months of the original prescription date.
Question 4
Which DEA schedule includes benzodiazepines such as diazepam and alprazolam?
Answer
Schedule IV. These drugs have a lower potential for abuse relative to Schedule III substances and accepted medical uses.
Question 5
What is an example of a Schedule V controlled substance, and what characterizes this schedule?
Answer
Cough preparations containing less than 200 mg of codeine per 100 mL (e.g., Robitussin AC) are Schedule V. These drugs have the lowest abuse potential among controlled substances and accepted medical uses.
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