Ch. 1 Flashcards
(26 cards)
When and why was the DEA created?
was established in 1973 as part of the Department of Justice to enforce federal laws regarding the use of illegal drugs
What is included in the CSA?
drugs or other substances that have the potential for illegal use and abuse
What is the CSA?
The Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act of 1970, classified controlled substanced into 5 levels of restriction by potential for abuse
Which controlled substance schedule has the highest potential for abuse
Schedule I
What are some examples of Schedule II substances?
morphine, oxycodone, hydromorphine, hydrocodone
What are some examples of Schedule III substances?
codeine combination products and anabolic steroids
What are some examples of Schedule IV substances?
benzodiazepines (ativan, valium), phenobarbital, tramadol
What are some examples of Schedule V substances?
liquid codeine combinations, pregablin, diphenoxylate/atropine
What schedule substances are…
not commercially available or legally prescribed or dispensed in the US due to their high potential for abuse
Schedule I
What schedule substances…
Can be prescribed, however are highly regulated medications due to their high potential for abuse
Schedule II
What schedule of medication is legally not allowed to have any refills?
Schedule II
What schedule of substances…
are prescribed medications that have less potential for abuse
Schedule III-V
How many refills are allowed on schedule III-V medications?
can refill up to 5 times in a six month period
What happens when state law conflicts with the federal government’s position concerning a specific drug?
the stricter law will always take precedence
What are some examples of Schedule I controlled substances?
heroin, crystal methamphetamine, LSD, crack cocaine
What kind of conditions have doctors prescribed medical marijuana for?
cancer, AIDS, neuropathic pain, spasticity associated with MS and glaucoma
What are Schedule II controlled substances?
agents that have medical uses but also have a high abuse potential with the risk of severe physical or psychological dependence
What is the brand name for amphetamine?
adderall, vyvanse
What is the generic for Daytrana, Ritalin HCL, and Concerta HCL?
methylphenidate
What are some brand names for Dextroamphetamine?
Dexedrine, ProCentra
What is the generic for Demerol?
meperidine
What is the brand name for Hydromorphone?
Dilaudid (dy-LAW-did)
What is the generic for Sufenta?
Sufentanil
What is the brand name for Oxycodone?
oxycontin
