Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 64%
Simulated
The nurse is administering a controlled substance that falls into the category of Schedule I. Which of the following displays the appropriate abuse potential for Schedule I drugs?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
The correct answer is D: Highest abuse potential. Schedule I drugs are classified as having no accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse. This means they have the highest abuse potential among all drug schedules. Other choices are incorrect because Schedule I drugs are not associated with lowest (A), moderate (B), or mild (C) abuse potential due to their highly addictive nature and lack of recognized medical benefits.