HS 3400- WEEK 6 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
__________ apparent opioid toxicity deaths between jan 2016- march 2023
how many hospitalizations? - ANSWER-38 514
- 37 697 hospitalizations
______ deaths a day from opioid use
__% involve fentanol - ANSWER-21
81%
sharp increase in ED visits since ______ - ANSWER-2016
who at highest risk? - ANSWER-males, 30-39y
the two main approaches to opioid epidemic - ANSWER-- eliminate/ abolish behaviours
- harm reduction
what is 'My practice?' - ANSWER-- opioid prescribing guidelines, - receive personal
stats & how it compares to national average !!
from 2013- 2018, there has been ... - ANSWER-slight reduction of ppl prescribed
opioids
gov of Canada national strategy - ANSWER-Prevention strategies Eg prescribing
guidelines, handouts
Treatment strategies Evidence based approaches to treatment
Enforcement strategies Reduce controlled substances being diverted from otherwise
legal activities, like pharmacies
Harm reduction strategies Eg safe consumption sites
Evidence strategies Systematically collect information about opioids and their harms
Funding strategies Provide grants to community-led organizations to respond to drug
issues
Consultation strategies To gather input from impacted communities
good Samaritan drug overdose act - ANSWER-federal law that came in 2017 Legal
protection for ppl experiencing or witnessing overdose & call 911
Protects from: Charges for possession of controlled substance Reach of conditions in
probation orders, parole, etc
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
__________ apparent opioid toxicity deaths between jan 2016- march 2023
how many hospitalizations? - ANSWER-38 514
- 37 697 hospitalizations
______ deaths a day from opioid use
__% involve fentanol - ANSWER-21
81%
sharp increase in ED visits since ______ - ANSWER-2016
who at highest risk? - ANSWER-males, 30-39y
the two main approaches to opioid epidemic - ANSWER-- eliminate/ abolish behaviours
- harm reduction
what is 'My practice?' - ANSWER-- opioid prescribing guidelines, - receive personal
stats & how it compares to national average !!
from 2013- 2018, there has been ... - ANSWER-slight reduction of ppl prescribed
opioids
gov of Canada national strategy - ANSWER-Prevention strategies Eg prescribing
guidelines, handouts
Treatment strategies Evidence based approaches to treatment
Enforcement strategies Reduce controlled substances being diverted from otherwise
legal activities, like pharmacies
Harm reduction strategies Eg safe consumption sites
Evidence strategies Systematically collect information about opioids and their harms
Funding strategies Provide grants to community-led organizations to respond to drug
issues
Consultation strategies To gather input from impacted communities
good Samaritan drug overdose act - ANSWER-federal law that came in 2017 Legal
protection for ppl experiencing or witnessing overdose & call 911
Protects from: Charges for possession of controlled substance Reach of conditions in
probation orders, parole, etc
