Question

Section 7 Scheduled (controlled) Drugs In addition to the TENS unit, Natalie has a prescription for a Schedule IV analgesic. The nurse recognizes that specific protocols are followed when a client is receiving scheduled (controlled) medications. Question 14 of 28 What characteristic of scheduled drugs results in the need for these specific protocols? Large doses can be fatal. Respiratory depression can occur. There is a high potential for abuse. Tolerance develops with repeated use.

Answer 1

Option 3 - There is high potential for abuse

While doing TENS (Trans Epithelial Nerve Stimulation) analgesics should be used which include schedule 4 analgesics. These schedule drugs include benzodiazepines which may be subjective to drug abuse, so that it requires specific protocols for administration.