South Carolina Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination (MPJE) Practice Exam

What type of drugs fall under Schedule III (C3)?

1. Anabolic steroids, buprenorphine, and butalbital

2. Cocaine, morphine, and oxycodone

3. Alprazolam, phenobarbital, and tramadol

4. PCP, heroin, and ecstasy

The correct answer is: Anabolic steroids, buprenorphine, and butalbital

Schedule III drugs include substances that have a potential for abuse that is less than the drugs classified in Schedules I and II, but still may lead to moderate or low physical dependence or high psychological dependence. These substances are recognized for their accepted medical uses while being regulated due to their potential for misuse. Anabolic steroids, buprenorphine, and butalbital fit within this classification. Anabolic steroids are often used to promote muscle growth and enhance athletic performance but are known to carry the risk of abuse. Buprenorphine is a medication typically used in the treatment of opioid addiction while butalbital is a barbiturate used in combination medications to treat tension headaches. Each of these drugs has approved medical uses while also presenting a risk for misuse, which places them within Schedule III. The other groups of substances mentioned in the other choices do not fall under Schedule III due to their higher potential for abuse or stricter regulations within different schedules: - Cocaine, morphine, and oxycodone are classified under Schedule II because of their high potential for abuse and dependence. - Alprazolam is a Schedule IV drug due to its lower abuse potential compared to Schedule III, while phenobarbital and tramadol have varying classifications. - PCP