Take the Test

1. Which is an accurate statement regarding the scope of prescription drug misuse?

• a. Nearly 10 million Americans ages 12 and older misused prescription pain relievers in 2019.
• b. In West Virginia, the number of drug overdose-related deaths decreased from 2020 to 2021.
• c. Deaths due to accidental opioid overdose are second only to deaths due to motor vehicle crashes.
• d. In 2019, an average of over 10,000 new people ages 26 and older began misusing prescription pain relievers each day.

2. When monitoring the “Five As” of pain management, which question will the prescriber ask?

• a. “Do you have a family history of drug misuse?”
• b. “Has your level of function improved?”
• c. “How satisfied are you with me as a prescriber?”
• d. “Are there problems with your pharmacy filling your prescriptions?”

3. Which issue is not addressed in the CDC’s 2022 Clinical Practice Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Pain?

• a. Prescribing opioids for pain management during palliative and end-of-life care
• b. Making a determination about whether or not to initiate opioids for pain
• c. Deciding the duration of the initial opioid prescription and conducting follow-up
• d. Assessing the risk and addressing the potential harms of opioid use with the patient

4. When educating the patient and family regarding the use of naloxone in cases of drug overdose, the clinician states that:

• a. Naloxone is effective in treating overdoses due to cocaine and amphetamines.
• b. It is never safe to administer naloxone to pregnant women.
• c. There are no known side effects from naloxone use.
• d. Both intranasal spray and parental forms of the drug are available.