Drug Classifications

Question 1

Pregnancy Category A

Answer 1

Demonstrated safety in HUMAN trials. Human trials showed no risk during any stage of pregnancy.

Question 2

Pregnancy Category B

Answer 2

No fetal risk demonstrated in animal trials, with insufficient data in human trials. Also drugs with adverse events in animal trials but no known risk in humans.

Question 3

Pregnancy Category C

Answer 3

Adverse events in animal trials with insufficient data in humans. Risk cannot be ruled out.

Question 4

Pregnancy Category D

Answer 4

Demonstrated risk to fetal development. Drug can be used if benefit outweighs risk.

Question 5

Pregnancy Category X

Answer 5

No known clinical use during pregnancy. Contraindicated due to severe, well-known side effects to fetal development.

Question 6

Schedule I Drug

Answer 6

High potential for abuse and addiction. Not safe for medical use. Peyote, cannabis, LSD, heroin are common examples.

Question 7

Schedule II Drugs

Answer 7

High potential for abuse and used for medical purposes under strict regulation. Includes methylphenidate, cocaine, methamphetamine, fentanyl, hydrocodone, oxycodone.

Question 8

Schedule III Drugs

Answer 8

Medium risk for abuse. Examples include anabolic steroids, ketamine, most anorectic drugs.

Question 9

Schedule IV Drugs

Answer 9

Lower potential for abuse compared to II and III. Examples include tramadol, most benzodiazepines, Z-drugs, phentermine

Question 10

Schedule V Drugs

Answer 10

Mild risk for abuse. Codeine cough syrups, Lyrica and retigabine