Wisconsin MPJE (Pharmacy Jurisprudence) Practice Exam

What schedule do pentobarbital, amobarbital, and secobarbital fall under if they are alone?

1. C1

2. C2

3. C3

4. C5

The correct answer is: C2

In the United States, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) classifies drugs into five schedules based on their potential for abuse and medical use. Schedule C2 drugs have a high potential for abuse and are only approved for medical use in certain circumstances. Options A (C1), C (C3), and D (C5) are all incorrect because they do not accurately represent the classification of these drugs. C1 drugs have the highest potential for abuse and no approved medical use, C3 drugs have a lower potential for abuse but still have potential for psychological or physical dependence, and C5 drugs have a low potential for abuse and are typically used for medical purposes. Therefore, option B (C2) is the only correct answer for this question.