PC 707-MODULE Questions And Answers 2024 With Verified And Upgraded Answers A Graded

Full prescriptive authority - ANS--Full prescriptive authority is the legal right to prescribe independently and without limitation. How is prescriptive authority determined? - ANS---part of the affordable care act -Prescriptive authority is determined by state laws -regulated by health professional boards. Two criteria that FDA looks at for approval of all drugs? - ANS--1) safety and 2) efficacy Over the Counter medications - ANS--drugs sold directly to a consumer without a prescription from a healthcare professional Prescription (noncontrolled) - ANS--sold only to consumers possessing a valid prescription from a healthcare prescriber who is authorized to prescribe. Controlled (Scheduled) - ANS--Drugs are classified into five (5) distinct categories or schedules depending upon the drug's acceptable medical use and the drug's abuse or dependency potential 1. Why are some drugs controlled/scheduled? - ANS--Drugs are classified into five (5) distinct categories or schedules depending upon the drug's acceptable medical use and the drug's abuse or dependency potential.s Schedule I drugs - ANS--Abuse potential: Highest Drug examples: Heroin, LSD, cocaine Effects (dependence): Unpredictable, psychological or physical dependence, death Medical use: No accepted medical use Rx writing: None- only researchers Refills: Not applicable Schedule II drugs - ANS--Abuse potential: High Drug examples: Hydromorphone, methadone, meperidine, oxycodone, and fentanylEffects (dependence): may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence. Medical use: yes Rx writing: Must be typed or filled out in ink, signed by prescriber. Oral prescription can be called in over the phone, only for emergencies, written script must follow within 72