Author Question: Meperidine (Demerol) is a narcotic with a high potential for physical and psychological dependency. ... (Read 56 times)

karen · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

Meperidine (Demerol) is a narcotic with a high potential for physical and psychological dependency. Under which classification does this drug fall?

a. I
b. II
c. III
d. IV

Question 2

What would the FDA do to expedite drug development and approval for an outbreak of smallpox, for which there is no known treatment?

a. List smallpox as a health orphan disease.
b. Omit the preclinical research phase.
c. Extend the clinical research phase.
d. Fast track the investigational drug.

patma1981 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 24, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Meperidine (Demerol) is a Schedule II drug; it has a high potential for abuse and may lead to severe psychological and physical dependence. Schedule I drugs have high potential for abuse and no recognized medical use. Schedule III drugs have some potential for abuse. Use may lead to low to moderate physical dependence or high psychological dependence. Schedule IV drugs have low potential for abuse. Use may lead to limited physical or psychological dependence.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Once the Investigational New Drug Application has been approved, the drug can receive highest priority within the agency, which is called fast tracking. A smallpox outbreak would become a priority concern in the world. Orphan diseases are not researched in a priority manner. Preclinical research is not omitted. Extending any phase of the research would mean a longer time to develop a vaccine. The FDA must ensure that all phases of the preclinical and clinical research phase have been completed in a safe manner.