Courses
| Title | Duration | CME Certified |
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| Recognizing Prescription Drug Misuse and Diversion | 1.00 | |
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Origination: Reviewed: Expiration: Controlled prescription medications, such as opioids, central nervous system depressants, and stimulants, are used to help manage health conditions but are also misused. Because of this, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and state agencies monitor use closely. Practitioners and pharmacies are required to monitor and report use of these substances and make ethical dispensing decisions. Due to many regulations regarding controlled substances, pharmacy technicians should be familiar with warning signs of misuse, signs of fraudulent prescriptions, and laws. They should avoid unnecessary judgment or bias and treat patients with compassion and respect. Identify three commonly misused prescription drugs and their side effects. Identify three signs of prescription drug misuse. State what techniques are used to prevent drug diversion. Explain what interventions to take if prescription drug misuse is suspected. Instructor
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