Prescription of Controlled Substances: Benefits and Risks

Overview

4.6 out of 5 (212 Reviews)

Credits

1.50

Post Assessment Questions

8

Start Date

1 Jan 2023

Last Review Date

29 Apr 2023

Expiration Date

31 Dec 2025

Estimated Time To Finish

90 Minutes

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Activity Description

One of the most difficult challenges for any prescriber is distinguishing between the legitimate prescription of controlled substances versus the prescription potentially used for illegitimate purposes. To discern the difference, prescribers need to recognize the signs, symptoms, and treatment of acute and chronic pain and the signs and symptoms of patients misusing controlled substances. This activity assists interprofessional team members by helping develop an awareness of appropriate dosing and substance control and recognizing patients that may be abusing these drugs for non-legitimate purposes.

UAN: JA4008195-9999-23-3129-H01-P

Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of pharmacists.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Describe the Controlled Substances Act and its legal application to the prescribing and dispensing of medications.
  • Explain the characteristics of addictive disorders.
  • Identify the causes and types of pain.
  • Outline the role of the interprofessional team in assessing and treating pain appropriately and managing the use of controlled substances.

Pharmacy Activity Type:
Disease/Drug Therapy Related


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Continuing Education Accreditation Information

Credit provided by Continuing Education, Inc, and StatPearls, LLC.

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been jointly planned and implemented by Continuing Education, Inc./University at Sea® and StatPearls, LLC. Continuing Education, Inc, is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

This activity is designated for 1.50 contact hours for pharmacists.

FL Board of Pharmacy Tripartite, approval #20-608156.

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