how long must written log or electronic log of pseudoephedrine or ephedrine be
kept? - ANSWERS-at least 12 months
what is the max amount of pseudoephedrine or ephedrine someone can buy? -
ANSWERS-no more than 9 grams w/in 30 day period
how old must someone be to purchase dextromethorphan? - ANSWERS-at least
18 yrs old
how old must someone be to purchase hypodermic syringes or needles w/o
prescription? - ANSWERS-at least 18 yrs old
what are the 4 things PAs and APRNs may prescribe? - ANSWERS-1. legend
medications including C2-C5
2. parenteral medications
3. medical therapeutics
4. devices and diagnostics
how many PAs can a physician supervise? - ANSWERS-no more than 4 at any given
time
,how many years must an APRN practice under collaborative agreement before
obtaining independent practice? - ANSWERS-at least 2 years and 4,000 hrs in
applicable role and population foci w/an established health care organization,
licensed health care delivery system, physician, podiatrist or practice group
what is the max oral steroids optometrists can prescribe? - ANSWERS-not more
than a single 6-day methylprednisolone dose pack
when are practitioners allowed to dispense more than a 72 hr supply of C2-C5? -
ANSWERS-1. confines activity to dispensing complimentary packages of controlled
substances to own patients in regular course of practice w/o payment of fee or
remuneration of any kind
2. if for sale must adhere to all state and federal laws; must notify office of
controlled substances
3. before dispensing must advise patient prescription may be filled in
practitioner's office or any pharmacy
4. before dispensing practitioner must conduct a med rec review and offer to
counsel patient
5. practitioner shall have the patient sign the prescription and return it to
practitioner as a hard copy record of the sale - if stored in book form must
maintain for at least 2 years
,6. inventories and records of all C2s must be maintained separately
7. inventories and records for C3-C5 may be maintained separately from C2s but
not maintained w/non-controls
8. all records of C2-C5 shall be maintained at the office or an off-site retrievable
w/in 72 hrs of request
9. practitioners must pefrom an inventory of all controls at least every 2 years
10. compounding of a controlled substance by a practitioner allowed as long as
USP 795 and 797 followed
definition of chronic pain - ANSWERS-continuous or nearly continuous pain for
more than 3 months in duration
treatment agreement for controlled medications - ANSWERS-1. patient agrees to
take meds at dose and frequency prescribed w/specific protocol for lost
prescriptions and early refills
2. requirement that all chronic pain management prescriptions are provided by a
single practitioner or limited agreed upon group of practitioners
, 3. patient's agreement to not abuse alcohol or use medically unauthorized
substances or medications
4. acknowledgement that a violation of the agreement may result in action as
deemed appropriate by prescribing practitioner such as change in the treatment
plan
5. requirement that fluid drug screens be performed at random intervals at the
practitioner's discretion but not less than 6 months
what are the requirements for a compassion center agent? - ANSWERS-at least 21
yrs old and has not been convicted of an excluded felony offense or drug
misdemeanor w/in 5 yrs
what are the 4 requirements for a designated caregiver? - ANSWERS-1. at least 21
yrs old unless the person is the parent or legal guardian of a minor who is a
qualifying patient
2. has agreed to assist w/a patient's medical use of marijuana
3. has not been convicted of an excluded felony offense
4. assists no more than 5 qualifying patients with their medical use of marijuana
what are the 2 definitions of medical marijuana? - ANSWERS-1. cannabidiol oil: at
least 15% cannabidiol but no more than 7% tetrahydrocannabinol or a dilution of
the resin of the cannabis plant that contains at least 50mg of cannabidiol/mL but
no more than 7% tetrahyrocannabinol