May 31, 2015
Question:
Answer:
Universal prescribing precautions should be used when a provider perceives a risk of opioid misuse in a particular patient in order to prevent overdose.
Correct Answer?
Explanation:
Universal prescribing precautions should be implemented once a patient exhibits drug-seeking behavior including doctor-shopping.
Universal prescribing precautions should be implemented for all patients prior to prescribing opioids to protect patients, to reduce stigma and to standardize care.
Universal prescribing precautions should be implemented if a Prescription Drug Monitoring Program search uncovers questionable prescription opioid activity.
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