Which schedule includes Demerol among its examples?

• A. Schedule II
• B. Schedule I
• C. Schedule III
• D. Schedule IV

Answer: (A)

Understanding how drugs are scheduled clarifies why Demerol belongs in Schedule II. Demerol, or meperidine, is a potent opioid analgesic with a high potential for abuse and dependence, yet it has accepted medical use with strict restrictions. Schedule II drugs are recognized as having a high risk of misuse but are still allowed for medical treatment under severe controls, making Demerol a match. In contrast, Schedule I has no accepted medical use and the highest abuse potential, while Schedule III and Schedule IV represent lower abuse potential and looser restrictions.