Author Question: Behaviors predictive of addiction to controlled substances include: 1. Stealing or borrowing ... (Read 53 times)

ereecah · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

Behaviors predictive of addiction to controlled substances include:

1. Stealing or borrowing another patient's drugs
2. Requiring increasing doses of opiates for pain associated with malignancy
3. Receiving refills of a Schedule II prescription on a regular basis
4. Requesting that only their own primary care provider prescribe for them

Question 2

Strategies prescribers can use to prevent misuse of controlled prescription drugs include:

1. Use of chemical dependency screening tools
2. Firm limit-setting regarding prescribing controlled substances
3. Practicing just say no to deal with patients who are pushing the provider to prescribe controlled substances
4. All of the above