Contact Hour Designation
This online independent study activity is credited for 3 contact hours.
Overview
One of the single most difficult challenges for any prescriber is to distinguish between the legitimate prescription of controlled substances and the prescription potentially used for illegitimate purposes. To differentiate between the two, prescribers need to understand the signs, symptoms, and treatment of acute and chronic pain, as well as the signs and symptoms of patients using controlled substances for non-legitimate purposes. This learning topic provides an overview of pain, opioid use disorder, and current practices in prescribing controlled substances.
Objectives
Upon completion of the independent study, the learner will be able to:
- Define controlled substances and drug use disorder.
- Distinguish between drug misuse and drug use disorder.
- Explain the Controlled Substance Act, the various classifications of scheduled drugs, and drugs that are most likely to be misused.
- Describe drug seeking behaviors and possible treatment options.
- Discuss guidelines for safe prescribing of drugs.
Policy Statement
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Disclosures
Fast CE For Less, Inc. and its authors have no disclosures. There is no commercial support.
