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Running Head: CONTROLLED DRUG EXAMINATION PREPARATION 1
Controlled Drug Examination Preparation
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CONTROLLED DRUG EXAMINATION PREPARATION 2
Controlled Drug Examination Preparation
Question 1: List 3 common classes and examples of drugs often prescribed as adjunctive
first line therapies in combination with analgesics, opioids and non-opioid for pain.
The 3 most common classes of drugs often prescribed as adjunctive first line therapies
include Non-Steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDS), Gabapentinoids, Muscle relaxants.
Non-Steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDS) include drugs such as Diclofenac (Voltaren),
Ibuprofen (Advil), Aspirin, Celecoxib (Celebrex), Etodolac (Dowell, Haegetich & Chou, 2016).
Gabapentinoids include medications such as Pregabalin (Lyrica) and Gabapentin (Neurontin).
Muscle relaxants include Lioresal (Baclofen, Cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril), and Tizanidine
(Zanaflex).
Question 2: Which DEA Schedule has the least potential for abuse?
Schedule V drugs have the least potential for abuse. Examples include Diphenoxylate/Lomotil
(atropine), pregabalin (Lyrica) and dextromethorphan.
Question 3: Which DEA Schedule has the most potential for abuse?
The DEA Schedule with the most potential for abuse is Schedule I. Schedule I consist of
medications with no accepted medical use. Drugs in this category may not be dispensed or
administered. Examples of Schedule I drugs include heroin, methaqualone, marijuana (cannabis),
methyllenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), among others.

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Running Head: CONTROLLED DRUG EXAMINATION PREPARATION Controlled Drug Examination Preparation Student’s Name Institutional Affiliation 1 CONTROLLED DRUG EXAMINATION PREPARATION 2 Controlled Drug Examination Preparation Question 1: List 3 common classes and examples of drugs often prescribed as adjunctive first line therapies in combination with analgesics, opioids and non-opioid for pain. The 3 most common classes of drugs often prescribed as adjunctive first line therapies include Non-Steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDS), Gabapentinoids, Muscle relaxants. Non-Steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDS) include drugs such as Diclofenac (Voltaren), Ibuprofen (Advil), Aspirin, Celecoxib (Celebrex), Etodolac (Dowell, Haegetich & Chou, 2016). Gabapentinoids include medications such as Pregabalin (Lyrica) and Gabapentin (Neurontin). Muscle relaxants include Lioresal (Baclofen, Cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril), and Tizanidine (Zanaflex). Question 2: Which DEA Schedule has the least potential for abuse? Schedule V drugs have the least potential for abuse. Examples include Diphenoxylate/Lomotil (atropine), pregabalin (Lyrica) and dextromethorphan. Question 3: Which DEA Schedule has ...
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