N677 CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE
EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS (LATEST)
How many refills can a patient have for Methylphenidate (Ritalin)? -
ANSWERS-No refills. They must be ordered every time with a new
prescription. It is a schedule II stimulant.
What are the unique characteristics of Oxycodone (Oxycontin), aside
from its potency? What Controlled Drug Schedule is it? - ANSWERS-
Schedule II. No refills must be electronically prescribed, in many
areas.
OxyContin is time released.
Oxycodone products can be administered IM, IV, SQ, PO, PR.
OxyContin PO can remain effective for up to 12 hours, making it the
longest acting oxycodone product available.
In 2010, it was reformulated to include hard coating on the outside
that makes tablets difficult to crush, dissolve or break. It also forms a
gel when combined with water, aimed at preventing abuse by snorting
or injection.
While legal doses vary by patient, a typical dose prescribed by a
clinician ranges from two to four tablets daily. Four dosages
available:10, 20, 40, and 80 mg
The chemical structure of oxycodone is very similar to codeine.
Oxycodone works on the CNS, altering the sense of pain and
emotional response to pain.
, Side effects include: anxiolysis, euphoria, feelings of relaxation,
respiratory depression, constipation, miosis, and cough suppression,
as well as analgesia.
Crushing could cause fatally high doses.
Very high rate of conversion to heroin.
Abusers of OxyContin prior to reformulation did not cease drug abuse
because of the abuse deterrent formulation.
It was originally marketed in the late nineties as "not addicting" and
many clinics were opened just to write OxyCODONE prescriptions.
What are the signs and symptoms of opiate withdrawal? -
ANSWERS-Abdominal cramps, diarrhea, nausea, and/or vomiting.
Lacrimation, rhinorrhea, diaphoresis, shivering, and piloerection
(goosebumps).
Mydriasis, mild hypertension and tachycardia, anxiety and irritability,
insomnia, agitation, restless leg syndrome, general restlessness,
tremor, and, less frequently, low grade temperature and tactile
sensitivity.
Yawning, sneezing, anorexia, dizziness, myalgias/arthralgias, and leg
cramps
Which DEA Schedule contains drugs that have very high abuse
potential and are not usually used as prescribed medications? -
ANSWERS-Schedule I
No accepted medical use
No legal use permitted.
For registered research facilities only
EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS (LATEST)
How many refills can a patient have for Methylphenidate (Ritalin)? -
ANSWERS-No refills. They must be ordered every time with a new
prescription. It is a schedule II stimulant.
What are the unique characteristics of Oxycodone (Oxycontin), aside
from its potency? What Controlled Drug Schedule is it? - ANSWERS-
Schedule II. No refills must be electronically prescribed, in many
areas.
OxyContin is time released.
Oxycodone products can be administered IM, IV, SQ, PO, PR.
OxyContin PO can remain effective for up to 12 hours, making it the
longest acting oxycodone product available.
In 2010, it was reformulated to include hard coating on the outside
that makes tablets difficult to crush, dissolve or break. It also forms a
gel when combined with water, aimed at preventing abuse by snorting
or injection.
While legal doses vary by patient, a typical dose prescribed by a
clinician ranges from two to four tablets daily. Four dosages
available:10, 20, 40, and 80 mg
The chemical structure of oxycodone is very similar to codeine.
Oxycodone works on the CNS, altering the sense of pain and
emotional response to pain.
, Side effects include: anxiolysis, euphoria, feelings of relaxation,
respiratory depression, constipation, miosis, and cough suppression,
as well as analgesia.
Crushing could cause fatally high doses.
Very high rate of conversion to heroin.
Abusers of OxyContin prior to reformulation did not cease drug abuse
because of the abuse deterrent formulation.
It was originally marketed in the late nineties as "not addicting" and
many clinics were opened just to write OxyCODONE prescriptions.
What are the signs and symptoms of opiate withdrawal? -
ANSWERS-Abdominal cramps, diarrhea, nausea, and/or vomiting.
Lacrimation, rhinorrhea, diaphoresis, shivering, and piloerection
(goosebumps).
Mydriasis, mild hypertension and tachycardia, anxiety and irritability,
insomnia, agitation, restless leg syndrome, general restlessness,
tremor, and, less frequently, low grade temperature and tactile
sensitivity.
Yawning, sneezing, anorexia, dizziness, myalgias/arthralgias, and leg
cramps
Which DEA Schedule contains drugs that have very high abuse
potential and are not usually used as prescribed medications? -
ANSWERS-Schedule I
No accepted medical use
No legal use permitted.
For registered research facilities only
