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T/F: A dental hygienist may practice dental hygiene in
a manner that is separate or independent from the
dentist and a dental practice and may establish or
maintain an office or practice that is primarily
devoted to the provision of dental hygiene services. -
ANSWERS>>>>>FALSE
Dentists are authorized to prescribe controlled
substances and are subject to the following laws and
regulations.
A. KRS Chapter 313
B. KRS 218A Controlled substance act
C. All of the above
D. A and C only - ANSWERS>>>>>C. All of the above
In 201 KAR 8:540 Dental practice and prescribing
regulations, prescription writing privileges and a
dentist may prescribe if;
A. Licensed by the KBOD
B. Dentist has obtained his or her DEA registration
specific to KY
C. He or she has enrolled and utilizes the KASPER or
electronic system that tracks prescribing of controlled
substances in KY
D. All of the above - ANSWERS>>>>>D. All of the above
, T/F: The board requires an acceptable written plan of
correction to any complaint which is found to have
merit - ANSWERS>>>>>TRUE
T/F: Under 201 KAR 8:540 the following action shall
occur prior to the prescribing a controlled substance.
Review KASPAR, document relevant patient information,
consider available information and determine medically
appropriate, obtain complete medical history and
physical exam, have written treatment plan, discuss
risks and benefits of controlled substance with patient
or guardian including risks of tolerance and drug
dependence and obtain written consent. -
ANSWERS>>>>>TRUE
The authority to conduct investigations, hold hearings
and impose punishments is delegated to:
A. Full board
B. Executive director
C. Board attorney
D. The executive director, board attorney, and hearing
panel - ANSWERS>>>>>D. The executive director, board
attorney, and hearing panel
Every dental hygiene license in the commonwealth
expires;
A. every other December 31
B. Every December 31
C. every December 31 in years ending in odd numbers
D. every December 31 in years ending in even numbers -
ANSWERS>>>>>D. every December 31 in years ending in
even numbers
T/F: Dentist may only prescribe drugs which are
necessary and within the scope of the practice -
ANSWERS>>>>>TRUE