Massachusetts Medical Society: Question 3

Question 3

 

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Which of the following statements about universal prescribing precautions is accurate?

 

 

 

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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.
 

 

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Answer:

Universal prescribing precautions should be  implemented once a 
patient exhibits drug-seeking behavior including  doctor-shopping.
 

 

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Answer:

Universal prescribing precautions should be  implemented for 
all patients prior to prescribing opioids to protect patients,  to reduce stigma 
and to standardize care.
 

 

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Answer:

Universal prescribing precautions 
should be implemented if a  Prescription Drug Monitoring Program search uncovers 
questionable prescription  opioid activity.
 

 

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