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Tylenol #3 (acetaminophen + codeine) is classified under which DEA schedule?

  1. Schedule I
  2. Schedule II
  3. Schedule III
  4. Schedule IV
  5. Schedule V
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Correct answer: C. Schedule III

Tylenol #3 (30mg codeine + acetaminophen) is Schedule III u2014 moderate abuse potential, accepted medical use. A useful mnemonic: Tylenol #3 = Schedule 3. Higher-dose opioids (oxycodone) are Schedule II; benzodiazepines are Schedule IV.

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