Wyoming MPJE (Pharmacy Jurisprudence) Practice Exam

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Which of the following drugs is an example of a Schedule 2 controlled substance other than the obvious ones?

Tapentadol
Buprenorphine
Chlorohentermine
Dronabinol

The correct answer is: Tapentadol

Tapentadol is the correct answer because it is a Schedule 2 controlled substance. Tapentadol is an opioid analgesic used to treat moderate to severe pain, and it has a high potential for abuse leading to severe psychological or physical dependence. Schedule 2 controlled substances have a high potential for abuse which may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence. Buprenorphine is not a Schedule 2 controlled substance but is a Schedule 3 controlled substance used to treat opioid addiction and pain. Chlorohentermine is not a controlled substance, and it is an appetite suppressant which has been withdrawn from the market due to its harmful effects. Dronabinol is a Schedule 3 controlled substance and is a synthetic form of THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) used to treat nausea and vomiting associated with chemotherapy and weight loss in patients with AIDS.