Drug Diversion/Drug Abuse Prevention Course Quiz

By what method do patients most often obtain prescription painkillers for non-medical use?

Doctor shopping

Purchased on the internet

Purchased from a drug dealer

Obtained free from a friend or relative

According to the CDC, participation by which of the following groups is essential to curb the misuse and abuse of prescription drugs?

As of April 1, 2013, all prescribers or their designated healthcare practioner's extenders, unless otherwise exempted, shall check the controlled substance database prior to prescribing all __________ at the beginning of a new episode of treatment and at least annually when that prescribed controlled substance remains part of the treatment.

Which of the following is not a goal of the Tennessee "Prescription for Success" campaign coordinated through the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (TDMHSAS)?

Decrease the number of Tennesseans that abuse controlled substances

Increase access to drug disposal outlets in Tennessee

Decrease access and quality of early intervention, treatment and recovery services

Expand collaboration and coordination with other states

Which of the following is not one of the "DO's" of medication storage?

"DO" ask your community pharmacist or health care provider if any of the medicine you have been prescribed may have the potential for abuse.

"DO" lock up medicine that is at risk for being abused in a cabinet, drawer, or medicine safe.

"DO" keep medicine in a wet, humid location where children can easily access it.

"DO" store medicine in its original container - the label on the bottle provides important information about the medicine.

According to the FDA, what are the current FDA recommendations regarding proper disposal of unused or unwanted medications:

Mix most medications with an undesirable substance

Flush certain high-risk medications

Give them to a family member or friend

A and B

For the state of Tennessee, which of the following was the most prescribed controlled substance in 2013?

Alprazolam

Oxycodone products

Hydrocodone products

Clonazepam

Which definition correctly describes a "dispenser?"

A physician, dentist, optometrist, veterinarian, or other person licensed, registered, or otherwise permitted to prescribe, distribute, dispense or administer a controlled substance in the course of professional practice

Any registered or licensed healthcare professional

A pharmacist, a pharmacy, or any healthcare practitioner who is licensed and has current authority to dispense controlled substances

A pharmacy, hospital or other institution licensed, registered, or otherwise permitted to distribute, dispense, or administer a controlled substance in the course of professional practice

Of the following, which would be a reason a prescriber would NOT be required to check the controlled substance database?

The patient is a friend or family member

The prescriber doesn't feel like it

Quantity does not exceed a single, seven day treatment period and does not allow for refills

All of the above

Which of the following is the correct Morphine Equivalent Dose (MED) formula?

(Drug Quantity * Drug Strength * Morphine Equivalent Multiplier)/Day Supply

(Drug Strength * Drug Quantity * Morphine Equivalent Multiplier)/Day Supply

(Day Supply * Drug Quantity * Drug Strength)/Morphine Equivalent Multiplier

Doesn't matter

Which act mandated that “all prescribers with DEA numbers who prescribe controlled substances and dispensers in practice providing direct care to patients in Tennessee for more than fifteen (15) calendar days per year shall be registered in the controlled substance database.“

Pure Food and Drug Act

Kefauver-Harris Act

Tennessee Prescription Safety Act

Controlled Substances Act

Which of the following is intended for use by support clinicians in their treatment of patients with chronic pain with particular reference to the prescribing of opioid medications… to avoid addiction and adverse outcomes?

Tennessee Clinical Practice Guidelines for Outpatient Management of Chronic, Non-Malignant Pain

Tennessee Prescription Safety Act

Harrison Narcotic Act

Addison Sharp Prescription Regulations

Which of the following are reasons for increased heroin use in the United States?

Easy access

Low cost

High purity

All of the above

As of January 1, 2013, all cases of Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome diagnosed among Tennessee resident births should be reported to what entity?

Fire Department

TN Department of Health

DEA

Office of National Drug Control

A violation of the TN Prescription Safety Act is punishable by a civil penalty not to exceed how much per day (assessed against the person or entity operating the practice site)?

$100

$500

$1000

$15,000

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