Veterinarian Pain Management Guidance Education Assessment

At the end of this assessment you will be re-directed to your certificate of completion. Please save a copy of this certificate for you records in the event you are audited by Licensure.

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* 1. Contact Information

First Name *

Last Name *

Organization Name

ZIP/Postal Code *

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* 2. Email Address

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* 3. Phone Number

These programs are not peer-reviewed and may not meet licensee professional continuing education requirements, but will meet state licensure renewal requirements for Veterinarians.

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* 4. The Nebraska Pain Management Guidance Document is:

A) A resource for health care providers to utilize when treating clients.

B) A resource to assist in making clinical decisions easier.

C) A resource that provides consistent, effective, and safe options to treat pain.

D) All of the above.

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* 5. In acute pain situations, specifically most injuries and minor procedures, if writing for an opiate the Nebraska Pain Management Guidance Document and the CDC recommends it be written for a ___ day supply.

A) One

B) Three

C) Seven

D) Thirty

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* 6. Prior to engaging in potentially challenging conversations with clients, it is advisable to spend time reflecting on the core values and principles that you are upholding in difficult conversations.

A) True

B) False

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* 7. When assessing clients with acute pain you should:

A) Review medical history such as the PDMP.

B) Administer a physical exam to determine diagnosis and appropriate care.

C) Document baseline function and baseline pain.

D) Determine whether the injury can be treated without opioids or if the severity of the injury justifies the risks of opioid therapy.

E) All of the above.

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* 8. Prior to prescribing opiates for acute pain, prescribers should:

A) Perform a simple screen for substance misuse.

B) Identify other prescribed medications or conditions that would preclude co-prescribing opioids.

C) Inform the client about the risks and side effects of opioids.

D) All of the above.