Author Question: The Controlled Substance Act classifies drugs according to their potential for abuse and it also: ... (Read 71 times)

Caiter2013 · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

The Controlled Substance Act classifies drugs according to their potential for abuse and it also:

a. regulates drugs used for clinical research.
b. regulates the manufacture and distribution of drugs that may cause dependence.
c. permits the sale of a drug without a prescription in some states.
d. designates that certain drugs be handled as legend drugs.

Question 2

A liquid medicinal product that contains both oil and water is known as a(n):

a. emulsion. c. suspension.
b. elixir. d. tincture.

Sweetkitty24130 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 24, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

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A Incorrect: The FDA develops the requirements for investigational drugs.
B Correct: The Controlled Substance Act of 1970 identified agents with the potential for abuse or physical or emotional dependence and placed them in categories called schedules. There are five numbered schedules that decrease in abuse and dependency potential as the number increases.
C Incorrect: This is part of the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act of 1938.
D Incorrect: This is part of the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act of 1938 as an amendment in 1952.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
a. b. c. d.

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A Correct: An emulsion is a dispersion of fine droplets of an oil in water or water in oil.
B Incorrect: An elixir is a liquid that contains a solvent mixture of alcohol and water.
C Incorrect: A suspension is a liquid dosage form that contains solid drug particles suspended in a suitable liquid.
D Incorrect: A tincture is a solution that contains alcohol as a primary solvent; although water may be used and is used for both external and internal use.