Internertional Association for Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS) Basic Officer Certification Practice Exam

Which of the following are examples of schedule III substances?

1. Heroin, LSD, Marijuana, Methaqualone

2. Morphine, Cocaine, Methadone

3. Codeine, Vicodin, OxyContin

4. Darvon, Valium, Xanax

The correct answer is: Codeine, Vicodin, OxyContin

Schedule III substances are categorized based on their potential for abuse and accepted medical use. They have a lower potential for abuse compared to substances classified in Schedules I and II, and they are recognized for their therapeutic use. The correct answer includes codeine, Vicodin, and OxyContin, which are all examples of Schedule III substances. Codeine, for instance, is often used in combination with other ingredients to manage pain and suppress cough in lower doses. Vicodin and OxyContin contain opioid ingredients as well and are prescribed for pain relief, showcasing the medical utility of these drugs while also indicating their potential for abuse, thereby placing them in Schedule III. When considering the other options, they contain substances that either fall into different schedules or are excluded from Schedule III. Heroin and LSD are classified as Schedule I substances due to their high potential for abuse and lack of accepted medical use. Morphine, Cocaine, and Methadone are classified as Schedule II substances because they have a higher potential for abuse and are more strictly regulated compared to Schedule III drugs. Finally, while Darvon (a brand name for propoxyphene) is a Schedule IV drug and Valium and Xanax (both benzodiazepines) also fall under Schedule IV