Controlled substances correct answersthese include:
• Narcotics
• Depressants
• Stimulants
• Hallucinogenic drugs
true correct answersIn all states, NPs may prescribe controlled substances
Schedule I correct answersThis schedule of drug class:
• Little or no accepted medical u...
Schedule III correct answersThis schedule of drug class:
• Stimulants and depressants
• Narcotics are combinations of limited quantities (i.e. Tylenol with codeine)
Schedule IV correct answersThis schedule of drug class:
• Includes depressants such as alprazolam, phenobarbital, and chloral hydrate
,Schedule V correct answersThis schedule of drug class:
• Includes preparations containing limited quantities of certain narcotic and stimulant drugs given for
antitussive, antidiarrheal, and analgesic purposes
• Includes buprenorphine, and propylhexedrin
Drug Enforcement Administration registration correct answersTo prescribe controlled substances, NPs
must register with DEA and obtain a DEA number
DEA number correct answersNP must use this number to prescribe controlled substances
DEA number correct answersUse of this number is method of minimizing unauthorized prescribing and
eliminating fraudulent prescriptions
Guidelines for Prescribing correct answersWhen prescribing, NPs should:
• Prescribe the right medicine at the right time, for the right indication, for the right patient
• Follow any facility practice protocols or guidelines
• If no facility protocol exists, adhere to the standard of care for prescribing
Guidelines for Prescribing correct answersPrior to prescribing, ask a patient:
• Are you pregnant or trying to be?
• Are you breastfeeding?
• Are you allergic to any medication?
• Have you taken (medicine) before? Results?
• Do you have any liver or kidney problems?
• What other medications are you on?
• What other medical problems do you have?
• Address any cross-sensitivities
Guidelines for Prescribing correct answersWhen prescribing, NPs should:
• Assess the patient's need and current function
, • Determine whether a patient is at high-risk for abuse
• Evaluate the patient's underlying condition to determine the need for pain medication
• Perform a urine drug screen to determine whether the patient has controlled drugs in his system
(before prescribing an opioid)
Guidelines for Prescribing correct answersWhen prescribing, NPs should:
• Address any contraindications
• Address any drug interactions
• Inform the patient of potential side effects
• Instruct the patient to call or return if any adverse changes are noticed
Guidelines for Prescribing correct answersOther considerations include:
• Can the patient afford the medication?
• Is the prescribed drug in the formulary for the agency or HMO?
• Is there potential for abuse of medication?
• Can the patient read?
true correct answersNPS CAN PRACTICE WITHOUT HOSPITAL PRIVILEGES IF THEY ARRANGE FOR
PATIENTS WHO NEED HOSPITALIZATION TO BE COVERED BY A PROVIDER WITH HOSPITAL PRIVILEGES OR
A HOSPITALIST
Statutes correct answersthese are:
- Laws enacted by a state legislature; citizens have input into statutes by electing representatives
Regulations correct answersthese are:
- Laws written by a state or federal agency in accordance with a statute; cannot contradict a statute but
may expand upon a statute
Policies correct answersthese are:
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