Opioid-Table 1 Flashcards

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What are some reasons providers under prescribe pain meds?

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Fear of adverse effects; fear of addiction

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What are some reasons providers overprescribe pain meds?

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Failure to select proper medication or dose; frustration with poor therapeutic response

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What is “misuse” of opioids?

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Aka non medical use; use of opioid that departs from intended prescribing

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What is opioid “abuse”?

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Maladaptive pattern of opioid use with the intent of achieving euphoria or “getting high”.

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Is opioid addiction considered a disease?

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Yes!! It’s considered a chronic disease

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What is opioid “addiction”?

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Impaired control over drug use, compulsive drug use, continued use despite harm, drug craving.

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What is physical dependence?

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Expected response to chronic administration of many drug classes (opioids, anabolic steroids, beta-blockers) resulting in drug class-specific withdrawal syndrome with cessation (rapid dose reduction, declining blood concentration, administration of antagonist)

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What is tolerance?

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Adaptation from exposure over time which leads to diminished drug effect

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What is pseudoaddiction

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Iatrogenic behavior which mimics opioid use disorder, but is driven by intense need for pain relief.

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What are some of the causes of pseudoaddiction? What should you do if you think your patient has this?

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Incorrect dose, pharmacogenetics, worsening pain. You should re-evaluate the patient and YOUR prescribing tactics!

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What are some suggestive behaviors of an emerging opioid use disorder?

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Selling meds; forgery or alteration of a RX; injecting PO meds; obtaining from non-medical source; resisting therapeutic change despite worsening function or side effects; ETHO abuse; use of illegal drugs; prescription loss or theft; doctor shopping in violation of tx agreement.

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What are some of the MOST COMMON suggestive behaviors of an emerging opioid use, according to Dr. D?

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Dose escalation (condition may be worsening OR they may be diverting their meds); requesting early refills

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What are some behaviors associated with opioid MISUSE?

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Aggressive demands for meds; requesting specific med; stockpiling med; tx other sxs with opioids; reluctance to reduce dosing once stable; dose escalation ; obtaining meds from non-medical source; sharing/borrowing meds

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What would your ddx be for opioid misuse?

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Inadequate pain management (so provider error); inability to comply with treatment; self-medication of mood, anxiety, sleep, PTSD; diversion

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What is the most common cause of chronic pain?

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Back pain

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What are the top 4 analgesics causing emergency admissions for misuse or abuse?

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Oxycodone, hydrocodone, methadone, morphine

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What are some mortality risk factors associated with opioids?

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Prescriber error; non-adherence to treatment regimens; medical and mental heath comorbidities; admini of other CNS depressants (ETOH, benzos, antidepressents etc.); sleep apnea; BMI > 30.

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What must you do before prescribing opioids?

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Assess opioid benefit and risk of misuse!! Can use Opioid Risk Tool (ORT), SOAPP-R, CAGE and CAGE-AID.

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What are some indicators of low risk patients?

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Definable pathology with objective s/sxs; clinical correlation with diagnostic testing; with or without psych comorbidity; none or well defined controlled personal or FHx of alcoholism/substance abuse; >45; high motivation; high motivation to function at normal levels

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What are some indicators of medium risk patients?

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Significant pain with objective s/sxs; moderate psych problems well controlled; moderate well controlled medical comorbidities (like sleep apnea); mild tolerance but no hyperalgesia w/o physical dependence or addiction; past of Fhx of alcoholism/substance abuse; pain involving >3 regions; motivation to function at normal levels

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What are some indicators of high risk patients?

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Widespread pain without objective s/sxs; pain involving >3 regions of body; aberrant drug-related behavior; hx of misuse, abuse, addiction, diversion, dependency, tolerance and hyperalgesia; hx of ETOHism; major psych disorders;

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What are the 5 As?

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Analgesic, ADLs, adverse effects, aberrant drug-related behaviors, affect (mood)

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Name some elements of a SAFE opioid tx plan.

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Dx with appropriate ddx; psych assessment; informed consent; tx agreement; pre and post treatment assessment of pain and level of function; appropriate trial of opioid therapy (=90 days) with possible adjunct med/therapy; regularly assess the 5 As; patient education; documentation; compliance with federal and state laws

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How often should you review/monitor low risk patients?

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UDS every 1-2 years; PMP 2x yearly

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How often should you review/monitor medium risk patients?

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UDS every 6-12 months; PMP 3x yearly

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How often should you review/monitor high risk patients?

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UDS every 3-6 months; PMP 4x yearly

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What is the NUMBER 1 question you should ask as a provider?

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Is the person able to function in a way that is BETTER than without meds? If yes, then suggests the pain meds are contributing to patient’s wellness.

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What are some reasons to terminated opioids or therapeutic relationship?

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Opioid no longer effective; opiods no longer stabilize or improve function; patient loses control over use of opioid; diversion; co-morobid use of ETOH, benzos and other CNS depressants; adverse effects are unmanageable

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In NM what must the provider do before prescribing any opioids?

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Must use assessment tools and consider integrative pain management approaches; review the course of tx at least q6 months; before prescribing any schedule II, III, or IV obtain/review PMP for prior 12 months (if pt is new). Review at least 2x/year for all patients

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What are some reasons providers under prescribe pain meds?

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Fear of adverse effects; fear of addiction

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What are some reasons providers overprescribe pain meds?

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Failure to select proper medication or dose; frustration with poor therapeutic response

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What is “misuse” of opioids?

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Aka non medical use; use of opioid that departs from intended prescribing

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33
Q

What is opioid “abuse”?

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Maladaptive pattern of opioid use with the intent of achieving euphoria or “getting high”.

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34
Q

Is opioid addiction considered a disease?

A

Yes!! It’s considered a chronic disease

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35
Q

What is opioid “addiction”?

A

Impaired control over drug use, compulsive drug use, continued use despite harm, drug craving.

36
Q

What is physical dependence?

A

Expected response to chronic administration of many drug classes (opioids, anabolic steroids, beta-blockers) resulting in drug class-specific withdrawal syndrome with cessation (rapid dose reduction, declining blood concentration, administration of antagonist)

37
Q

What is tolerance?

A

Adaptation from exposure over time which leads to diminished drug effect

38
Q

What is pseudoaddiction

A

Iatrogenic behavior which mimics opioid use disorder, but is driven by intense need for pain relief.

39
Q

What are some of the causes of pseudoaddiction? What should you do if you think your patient has this?

A

Incorrect dose, pharmacogenetics, worsening pain. You should re-evaluate the patient and YOUR prescribing tactics!

40
Q

What are some suggestive behaviors of an emerging opioid use disorder?

A

Selling meds; forgery or alteration of a RX; injecting PO meds; obtaining from non-medical source; resisting therapeutic change despite worsening function or side effects; ETHO abuse; use of illegal drugs; prescription loss or theft; doctor shopping in violation of tx agreement.

41
Q

What are some of the MOST COMMON suggestive behaviors of an emerging opioid use, according to Dr. D?

A

Dose escalation (condition may be worsening OR they may be diverting their meds); requesting early refills

42
Q

What are some behaviors associated with opioid MISUSE?

A

Aggressive demands for meds; requesting specific med; stockpiling med; tx other sxs with opioids; reluctance to reduce dosing once stable; dose escalation ; obtaining meds from non-medical source; sharing/borrowing meds

43
Q

What would your ddx be for opioid misuse?

A

Inadequate pain management (so provider error); inability to comply with treatment; self-medication of mood, anxiety, sleep, PTSD; diversion

44
Q

What is the most common cause of chronic pain?

A

Back pain

45
Q

What are the top 4 analgesics causing emergency admissions for misuse or abuse?

A

Oxycodone, hydrocodone, methadone, morphine

46
Q

What are some mortality risk factors associated with opioids?

A

Prescriber error; non-adherence to treatment regimens; medical and mental heath comorbidities; admini of other CNS depressants (ETOH, benzos, antidepressents etc.); sleep apnea; BMI > 30.

47
Q

What must you do before prescribing opioids?

A

Assess opioid benefit and risk of misuse!! Can use Opioid Risk Tool (ORT), SOAPP-R, CAGE and CAGE-AID.

48
Q

What are some indicators of low risk patients?

A

Definable pathology with objective s/sxs; clinical correlation with diagnostic testing; with or without psych comorbidity; none or well defined controlled personal or FHx of alcoholism/substance abuse; >45; high motivation; high motivation to function at normal levels

49
Q

What are some indicators of medium risk patients?

A

Significant pain with objective s/sxs; moderate psych problems well controlled; moderate well controlled medical comorbidities (like sleep apnea); mild tolerance but no hyperalgesia w/o physical dependence or addiction; past of Fhx of alcoholism/substance abuse; pain involving >3 regions; motivation to function at normal levels

50
Q

What are some indicators of high risk patients?

A

Widespread pain without objective s/sxs; pain involving >3 regions of body; aberrant drug-related behavior; hx of misuse, abuse, addiction, diversion, dependency, tolerance and hyperalgesia; hx of ETOHism; major psych disorders;

51
Q

What are the 5 As?

A

Analgesic, ADLs, adverse effects, aberrant drug-related behaviors, affect (mood)

52
Q

Name some elements of a SAFE opioid tx plan.

A

Dx with appropriate ddx; psych assessment; informed consent; tx agreement; pre and post treatment assessment of pain and level of function; appropriate trial of opioid therapy (=90 days) with possible adjunct med/therapy; regularly assess the 5 As; patient education; documentation; compliance with federal and state laws

53
Q

How often should you review/monitor low risk patients?

A

UDS every 1-2 years; PMP 2x yearly

54
Q

How often should you review/monitor medium risk patients?

A

UDS every 6-12 months; PMP 3x yearly

55
Q

How often should you review/monitor high risk patients?

A

UDS every 3-6 months; PMP 4x yearly

56
Q

What is the NUMBER 1 question you should ask as a provider?

A

Is the person able to function in a way that is BETTER than without meds? If yes, then suggests the pain meds are contributing to patient’s wellness.

57
Q

What are some reasons to terminated opioids or therapeutic relationship?

A

Opioid no longer effective; opiods no longer stabilize or improve function; patient loses control over use of opioid; diversion; co-morobid use of ETOH, benzos and other CNS depressants; adverse effects are unmanageable

58
Q

In NM what must the provider do before prescribing any opioids?

A

Must use assessment tools and consider integrative pain management approaches; review the course of tx at least q6 months; before prescribing any schedule II, III, or IV obtain/review PMP for prior 12 months (if pt is new). Review at least 2x/year for all patients

59
Q

What are some reasons providers under prescribe pain meds?

A

Fear of adverse effects; fear of addiction

60
Q

What are some reasons providers overprescribe pain meds?

A

Failure to select proper medication or dose; frustration with poor therapeutic response

61
Q

What is “misuse” of opioids?

A

Aka non medical use; use of opioid that departs from intended prescribing

62
Q

What is opioid “abuse”?

A

Maladaptive pattern of opioid use with the intent of achieving euphoria or “getting high”.

63
Q

Is opioid addiction considered a disease?

A

Yes!! It’s considered a chronic disease

64
Q

What is opioid “addiction”?

A

Impaired control over drug use, compulsive drug use, continued use despite harm, drug craving.

65
Q

What is physical dependence?

A

Expected response to chronic administration of many drug classes (opioids, anabolic steroids, beta-blockers) resulting in drug class-specific withdrawal syndrome with cessation (rapid dose reduction, declining blood concentration, administration of antagonist)

66
Q

What is tolerance?

A

Adaptation from exposure over time which leads to diminished drug effect

67
Q

What is pseudoaddiction

A

Iatrogenic behavior which mimics opioid use disorder, but is driven by intense need for pain relief.

68
Q

What are some of the causes of pseudoaddiction? What should you do if you think your patient has this?

A

Incorrect dose, pharmacogenetics, worsening pain. You should re-evaluate the patient and YOUR prescribing tactics!

69
Q

What are some suggestive behaviors of an emerging opioid use disorder?

A

Selling meds; forgery or alteration of a RX; injecting PO meds; obtaining from non-medical source; resisting therapeutic change despite worsening function or side effects; ETHO abuse; use of illegal drugs; prescription loss or theft; doctor shopping in violation of tx agreement.

70
Q

What are some of the MOST COMMON suggestive behaviors of an emerging opioid use, according to Dr. D?

A

Dose escalation (condition may be worsening OR they may be diverting their meds); requesting early refills

71
Q

What are some behaviors associated with opioid MISUSE?

A

Aggressive demands for meds; requesting specific med; stockpiling med; tx other sxs with opioids; reluctance to reduce dosing once stable; dose escalation ; obtaining meds from non-medical source; sharing/borrowing meds

72
Q

What would your ddx be for opioid misuse?

A

Inadequate pain management (so provider error); inability to comply with treatment; self-medication of mood, anxiety, sleep, PTSD; diversion

73
Q

What is the most common cause of chronic pain?

A

Back pain

74
Q

What are the top 4 analgesics causing emergency admissions for misuse or abuse?

A

Oxycodone, hydrocodone, methadone, morphine

75
Q

What are some mortality risk factors associated with opioids?

A

Prescriber error; non-adherence to treatment regimens; medical and mental heath comorbidities; admini of other CNS depressants (ETOH, benzos, antidepressents etc.); sleep apnea; BMI > 30.

76
Q

What must you do before prescribing opioids?

A

Assess opioid benefit and risk of misuse!! Can use Opioid Risk Tool (ORT), SOAPP-R, CAGE and CAGE-AID.

77
Q

What are some indicators of low risk patients?

A

Definable pathology with objective s/sxs; clinical correlation with diagnostic testing; with or without psych comorbidity; none or well defined controlled personal or FHx of alcoholism/substance abuse; >45; high motivation; high motivation to function at normal levels

78
Q

What are some indicators of medium risk patients?

A

Significant pain with objective s/sxs; moderate psych problems well controlled; moderate well controlled medical comorbidities (like sleep apnea); mild tolerance but no hyperalgesia w/o physical dependence or addiction; past of Fhx of alcoholism/substance abuse; pain involving >3 regions; motivation to function at normal levels

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Q

What are some indicators of high risk patients?

A

Widespread pain without objective s/sxs; pain involving >3 regions of body; aberrant drug-related behavior; hx of misuse, abuse, addiction, diversion, dependency, tolerance and hyperalgesia; hx of ETOHism; major psych disorders;

80
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What are the 5 As?

A

Analgesic, ADLs, adverse effects, aberrant drug-related behaviors, affect (mood)

81
Q

Name some elements of a SAFE opioid tx plan.

A

Dx with appropriate ddx; psych assessment; informed consent; tx agreement; pre and post treatment assessment of pain and level of function; appropriate trial of opioid therapy (=90 days) with possible adjunct med/therapy; regularly assess the 5 As; patient education; documentation; compliance with federal and state laws

82
Q

How often should you review/monitor low risk patients?

A

UDS every 1-2 years; PMP 2x yearly

83
Q

How often should you review/monitor medium risk patients?

A

UDS every 6-12 months; PMP 3x yearly

84
Q

How often should you review/monitor high risk patients?

A

UDS every 3-6 months; PMP 4x yearly

85
Q

What is the NUMBER 1 question you should ask as a provider?

A

Is the person able to function in a way that is BETTER than without meds? If yes, then suggests the pain meds are contributing to patient’s wellness.

86
Q

What are some reasons to terminated opioids or therapeutic relationship?

A

Opioid no longer effective; opiods no longer stabilize or improve function; patient loses control over use of opioid; diversion; co-morobid use of ETOH, benzos and other CNS depressants; adverse effects are unmanageable

87
Q

In NM what must the provider do before prescribing any opioids?

A

Must use assessment tools and consider integrative pain management approaches; review the course of tx at least q6 months; before prescribing any schedule II, III, or IV obtain/review PMP for prior 12 months (if pt is new). Review at least 2x/year for all patients