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NREMT Advanced EMT

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What Act regulates addictive medication?
  1. The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act of 1938
  2. The Controlled Substance Act of 1970
  3. The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act of 1950
  4. The Controlled Substance Act of 1975
Explanation
Answer - B - The Controlled Substance Act of 1970 regulates addictive medication. Since 1970, the government has regulated addictive medications through the Controlled Substance Act. This act classifies addictive medication into five schedules, prohibits the refilling of prescriptions for Schedule II drugs, and requires that the original prescription be filled within 72 hours.
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