Certified Clinical Medical Assistant Exam Practice Question

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Schedule III medications indicate low-to-moderate physical dependence due to their potential for abuse being less than that of Schedule I and II drugs. These substances, such as anabolic steroids and certain pain medications, have accepted medical uses and a lower risk of severe addiction.

Schedule I drugs (A) are considered to have no accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse, leading to severe dependence. Schedule II drugs (B) have a high potential for abuse and can lead to severe psychological or physical dependence. Schedule IV drugs (D) have a lower potential for abuse than Schedule III but are still classified as having some risk of dependence.