Zolpidem is scheduled as which DEA category?

Zolpidem is scheduled as which DEA category?

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

Answer: (D)

The main idea tested is how the DEA classifies drugs into schedules based on abuse potential, medical use, and safety. Zolpidem has an accepted medical use for insomnia but carries abuse and dependence risks that are lower than those of Schedule II or III substances, placing it in Schedule IV. Schedule I has no accepted medical use, and Schedule II–III involve higher abuse potentials and tighter controls. Zolpidem’s placement reflects its role as a hypnotic with relatively lower abuse risk compared with more tightly controlled drugs.

The main idea tested is how the DEA classifies drugs into schedules based on abuse potential, medical use, and safety. Zolpidem has an accepted medical use for insomnia but carries abuse and dependence risks that are lower than those of Schedule II or III substances, placing it in Schedule IV. Schedule I has no accepted medical use, and Schedule II–III involve higher abuse potentials and tighter controls. Zolpidem’s placement reflects its role as a hypnotic with relatively lower abuse risk compared with more tightly controlled drugs.