Arizona MPJE (Pharmacy Jurisprudence) Practice Exam

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Schedule I substances?

1. High potential for abuse

2. Lack of accepted safety for use under medical supervision

3. No current accepted medical use in the United States

4. Medically accepted use under severe restrictions

The correct answer is: High potential for abuse

The correct answer is that a characteristic that does not apply to Schedule I substances is the presence of medically accepted use under severe restrictions. Schedule I substances are defined as drugs that have a high potential for abuse, lack accepted safety for use under medical supervision, and have no currently accepted medical use in the United States. This classification is primarily due to their high potential for addiction and the absence of legitimate therapeutic applications according to federal regulations. In contrast, drugs classified with medically accepted use, even if restrictive, would fall into a different schedule of controlled substances, such as Schedule II to V, depending on their accepted efficacy and potential for abuse. This distinction is crucial, as it highlights that Schedule I drugs are not considered suitable for medical applications, whereas those with accepted medical uses, even with restrictions, would not qualify for Schedule I status.