Controlled substances Flashcards
What is a schedule I drug?
no accepted medical use in the US, high abuse potential
ex: heroin, cannabis, LSD
What is a schedule II drug?
accepted medical use for treatment w/ severe restrictions, high abuse potential
ex: oxy, hydro, amphetamine, codeine, cocaine
What is a schedule three drug?
abuse potential less, may lead to moderate or low dependence
ex: buprenorphine, dronabinol, codeineD
Do you need a license for prescription of buprenorphine?
yes, extra registration and licensure
What is a schedule IV drug?
low potential for abuse and may lead to limited dependence
ex: anxiolytics (carisoprodol, benzos, modafinil)
What is a schedule V drug?
low potential for abuse, limited dependence, may be OTC
ex: codeine
If you are writing a controlled substance what must you include?
address of patient, address of prescriber, prescriber’s DEA number
What are the 10 prescribing requirements?
- date
- name of patient
- prescriber’s name
- signature
- drug
- strength
- quantity
- directions
- refills
- substitution
In Missouri what are the Class II limitations?
1) can only prescribe hydrocodone products w/ limits on quantity
2) NON refillable
3) limited to 5 day or 120 hr supply
4) RX valid for 6 months from write date
In Missouri what are the CLass III limitations?
1) can prescribe w/ quantity limitations
2) no refills allowed from PA
3) RX valid for 6 months from write date
4) limited to 5 day or 120 hr supply
In MO what are the class IV and V limitations?
full authority – refill up to 6 months, RX valid for 6 months, 90 day supply limit
When writing as a PA, what must you include?
the name, telephone number, address of both physician and prescribing PA
How do hospital order prescriptions work?
medication order by prescriber –> pharmacist verifies –> nursing administers verified medication
What do you need to include in a CPOE?
medication, dosage form, dosage, frequency, specil instuctions, any PRNs
What is the default for BID?
0900 and 1700
