Post-Assessment: Handling Opioids Responsibly

Question 1 of 12

1. Question

What is the significance of the written date on the prescription label?

This date will help you keep track of when the medication expires.

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This date will help you keep track of when the prescription expires.

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This date will help you keep track of when your next refill is due.

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Question 2 of 12

2. Question

What is the significance of the fill date on the prescription label?

This date will help you keep track of when the medication expires.

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This date will help you keep track of when the prescription expires.

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This date will help you keep track of when you will be able to fill the medication again. It will help you avoid trying to fill the medication too early and may save an unnecessary trip to the pharmacy.

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Question 3 of 12

3. Question

An opioid prescription can only be filled up to ______________ after the written date.

1 year

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6 months

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3 months

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Question 4 of 12

4. Question

True or false? Even when the directions on a medication say to take “as needed”, that does not mean you can take it whenever you want or as many as you want. There is still a maximum dose you cannot exceed.

True

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False

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Question 5 of 12

5. Question

What can you do to avoid drug interactions with your opioid medication?

Try to go to only one pharmacy.

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Ask your pharmacists at counseling to review your medication list for interactions.

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Tell all of your health care providers that you are taking an opioid.

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All of the above.

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Question 6 of 12

6. Question

Individuals should avoid driving, alcohol, and operating machinery when taking opioids because they…

…make you drowsy

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…cause aggression

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…cause changes in vision

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Question 7 of 12

7. Question

You learned in this course that certain medications don’t mix well with each other and can cause bad effects – known as an “drug interaction”. We can’t go over every drugs interaction in this course, so you should always ask the pharmacist to review ALL of your medications. However, what are some medications that should immediately give you concern about interacting with opioids?

Anxiety medications

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Medication for nausea

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Cholesterol medications

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Medications for sleeping

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Muscle relaxers

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Diabetes medications

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Certain medications for depression

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Certain medications for seizures

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Question 8 of 12

8. Question

You learned in this course that certain medications can’t be split, cut up, crushed, etc. We can’t go over medication in this course that fits these rules, so you should always ask the pharmacist. However, what may you see on the medication labeling or package insert that should immediately give you concern about splitting, cutting, or crushing it?

A. "Immediate release"

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B. "Extended release"

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C, "coated tablets"

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D. Both B and C

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Question 9 of 12

9. Question

For a normally healthy patient who may need opioids after an injury or surgery, what is maximum length of time they should be on opioids?

In most cases, they shouldn't need need opioids for more than 14 days.

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In most cases, they shouldn't need need opioids for more than 7 days.

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In most cases, they shouldn't need need opioids for more than 21 days.

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Question 10 of 12

10. Question

True or false? Opioids are the first choice of treatment in patients suffering with chronic pain conditions.

True

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False

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Question 11 of 12

11. Question

What should someone do of there pain is not controlled with the opioid they are taking?

Take more medication.

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Take the dose of medication more often.

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Talk to their doctor immediately to discuss different therapy options and form a plan.

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Question 12 of 12

12. Question

When storing opioids at home, what steps should someone take to keep opioids from getting into the wrong hands or be ingested by accident? Select all that apply.

Keep opioids locked away

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Childproof caps

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Keep organized on table or counter so you always know where they are.

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Keep up high

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Store in unlabeled bags so other people don't know what they are.

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Keep in labeled, original containers.

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Post-Assessment: Handling Opioids Responsibly

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