Define “exempt narcotics” as per federal regulations.

Exempt narcotics are specifically defined under federal regulations as over-the-counter (OTC) medications that contain limited amounts of narcotics and are subject to specific sale restrictions. These medications are designed for the treatment of minor pain and can generally include substances like codeine when they are combined with other ingredients.

The rationale behind the classification of exempt narcotics is to provide patients with access to certain effective medications while still maintaining control over their distribution to prevent misuse and abuse. Because these products are available without a prescription, they are subject to particular regulations, including limitations on the quantity that can be sold to an individual and age restrictions on purchasers.

Other choices do not accurately reflect the definition of exempt narcotics; for instance, options discussing medications that must always be prescribed or controlled substances available without restriction do not align with the specific characteristics that define exempt narcotics under federal law.