Drug Abuse

Question 1

Misuse

Answer 1

drugs used within context of medical treatment
ill advised patterns of prescribing by physicians
improper use by patients within the context of medical treatment

Question 2

Abuse

Answer 2

use of drugs for psychic effects beyond those for which it is prescribed
non-medical use
conveys disapproval by society (may or may not be related to physiological
consequences

Question 3

Social Responsibility

Answer 3

Knowing about how drugs work and when they should and should not be used
can help prevent health care providers from becoming a source of diversion

Question 4

Professional Responsibility

Answer 4

Give the right dose of the right drug to the right patient for the right reason for
the right duration

Question 5

Personal Responsibility

Answer 5

Protect medical practice from becoming an easy target for diversion which
could result in legal action and loss of professional esteem

Question 6

Psychological Dependence

Answer 6

the individual believes that the presence of the drug is necessary to maintain a state
of well being

Question 7

Physical Dependence

Answer 7

he drug has induced a physiological change in the individual such that
discontinuation of the drug will produce a characteristic withdrawal or abstinence
syndrome

Question 8

Reasons for Disciplinary Actions Against

Minnesota Physicians

Answer 8

Prescribing for patients with known dependencies or addiction histories
Inappropriate or unmonitored prescribing of opioid analgesics for chronic
pain
Prescribing drugs without performing physical examinations
Prescribing drugs in the face of known drug interactions
Prescribing drugs in the face of known contraindications

Question 9

The 4 D’s

Answer 9

Factors that contribute to prescription drug abuse or diversion

1. Dishonest: provider is not truthful
2. Disabled: provider is functionally impaired
3. Deceived: provider is deceived by the patient
4. Dated: provider is dated in practice