Arizona MPJE (Pharmacy Jurisprudence) Practice Exam

Pentazocine is listed under which schedule of controlled substances?

1. CI

2. CII

3. CIII

4. CIV

The correct answer is: CIV

Pentazocine is listed as a schedule IV controlled substance. This means that it has a lower potential for abuse and dependence compared to drugs listed under schedule I, II, or III. Schedule I drugs have a high potential for abuse and no accepted medical use, while schedule II and III drugs have a higher potential for abuse and may have some accepted medical uses. Schedule IV drugs have a slight potential for abuse and are considered to have an accepted medical use. This is why options A, B, and C are incorrect for Pentazocine.