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NREMT Advanced EMT

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Narcotics are divided into five classes or schedules, class 1 through class 5. What is the difference between the classes?
  1. Class 5 narcotics have a higher risk of abuse than class 1 narcotics.
  2. Class 1 narcotics have a higher risk of abuse than class 5 narcotics.
  3. There is no difference. They are classified by how they are ingested.
  4. Class 5 narcotics include illegal drugs, such as cocaine.
Explanation
Answer - B - Narcotics are classified in relation to how addictive they are perceived to be. Class 1 narcotics are considered to be the most prone to be abused, have the highest risk for addiction, and have no known medical use in the United States. Class 1 narcotics include heroin and marijuana.
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