WOEMA CME Webinar Series: Opioid Use Guidelines - 10/20/2011

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WOEMA designates this educational activity when combined with completion and submission of the on-line questionnaire, for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Certificates will be issued and e-mailed to participants who successfully participate and complete the webinar.

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1. Which of the following is False:

a. Pain affects 116 million Americans.

b. US pain medical expenses exceed $500 Billion/year.

c. More than 300 million prescriptions are written yearly in the US for pain.

d. Over half of prescription opioid abuse is obtained from a friend or relative.

e. Over half of prescription opioid abuse is obtained from a primary care physician.

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2. Which of the following is true regarding addiction:

a. A primary, chronic, neurobiological disease, with genetic, psychosocial, and environmental factors influencing its development and manifestations.

b. Behavioral characteristics include one or more of the following: impaired control over drug use, compulsive use, continued use despite harm, and craving.

c. Syndrome of abnormal behavior resulting from under-treatment of pain that is misidentified by the clinician as inappropriate drug-seeking behavior.

d. Easily treated by no longer prescribing an opioid or changing to a different drug.

e. A and B.

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3. The following are potential side-effects from opioids:

a. Constipation

b. Nausea and vomiting

c. Somnolence

d. Dizziness

e. All of the above.

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4. The following best describes the current political climate regarding the prescription of opioid medications:

a. There is unanimity regarding the prescription of opioid/narcotic medication among physicians and politicians.

b. Each state has the same policies and procedures regarding opioid narcotic prescribing and prescription drug abuse.

c. The Federation of State Medical Boards acknowledges that the use of opioids may be necessary for pain relief but that physicians have a responsibility to minimize the potential for abuse and diversion.

d. The Food and Drug Administration has given the FDA authority to require a Risk Evaluation and Medication Strategy (REMS) from drug manufacturers.

e. c and d are correct.

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5. The following are potential signs of abuse and diversion:

a. Request appointment toward end-of-office hours.

b. Arrive without appointment or fails to keep appointments.

c. Reluctant to have thorough physical exam, diagnostic tests, or referrals.

d. Unwilling to provide past medical records or names of healthcare providers.

e. All of the above.

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6. How well did the speakers meet the educational objectives for this presentation?

a. Excellent

b. Very good

c. Good/Average

d. Below average

e. Not at all

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7. Additional Comments:

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8. WOEMA Members: Please provide your name and email address so that we can send you your CME certificate. Each webinar qualifies for 1.0 Category 1 Hour. CME certificate will be e-mailed to you once you have completed the webinar and the questionnaire.

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