Which drugs are Schedule II under federal law?

• A. Schedule I
• B. Schedule II drugs
• C. Schedule III drugs
• D. Controlled Substances Act

Answer: (B)

Scheduling under federal law groups drugs by abuse potential and medical use. Schedule II substances have a high potential for abuse but are recognized as having medical use in the United States, with tight restrictions on how they’re prescribed and dispensed (for example, limited or no refills and specific handling rules). This is the category that includes opioids like oxycodone, morphine, fentanyl, and hydromorphone, as well as stimulants such as amphetamine and methylphenidate, and even cocaine in certain medical contexts. The question asks which drugs fall into this category, so the label that fits is Schedule II drugs. The other options refer to different schedules or to the law itself rather than the drug classification.