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The nurse is administering Lomotil, a Schedule V drug. Which statement is true about this drug's classification?
 
  a. Abuse potential for this drug is low.
  b. Psychological dependency is likely.
  c. There is a high potential for abuse.
  d. This drug is not a controlled substance.

Question 2

The nurse is transcribing new orders written for a patient with a substance abuse history. Choose the medication ordered that has the greatest risk for abuse.
 
  a. Lomotil
  b. Diazepam
  c. Phenobarbital
  d. Lortab



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Lomotil, a Schedule V drug, has an abuse potential of limited physical or psychological dependence liability compared with drugs in Schedule IV. Because abuse potential is low with a Schedule V drug, a prescription may not be required. Psychological dependency is not likely with a Schedule V drug. Schedule V drugs are classified as controlled substances.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Lortab is a Schedule III drug with a high potential for abuse but less so than drugs in Schedules I and II. Lomotil is a Schedule V drug with a low potential for abuse compared with those in Schedule V. Diazepam is a Schedule IV drug with a low potential for abuse compared with those in schedule III. Phenobarbital is a Schedule IV drug with a low potential for abuse compared with those in Schedule III.



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