Questions and Answers
Which of the following is a valid reason for administering controlled substances to a patient with cancer?
What is a requirement for administering controlled substances to an addict who is aged and infirm?
What is the purpose of administering controlled substances to relieve acute withdrawal symptoms?
What type of record is required when administering controlled substances to a patient?
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What is required for a treatment program to be authorized to administer controlled substances for detoxification?
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What is a requirement for administering controlled substances to a patient in an institutional setting?
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Who is authorized to administer controlled substances to addicts and habitual users?
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What is the purpose of administering controlled substances in a methadone maintenance program?
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Study Notes
Administration of Controlled Substances
- Administration of controlled substances to narcotic addicts or habitual users is prohibited except as outlined in this section.
Exceptions to Prohibition
- Controlled substances may be administered to narcotic addicts or habitual users under the following conditions:
- Upon the order of a person authorized to practice medicine or osteopathy in the state, who possesses a Federal registration by the Drug Enforcement Administration.
- For bona fide patients suffering from incurable diseases such as cancer, advanced tuberculosis, and other diseases.
Specific Conditions for Administration
- For addicts who are aged and infirm, or severely ill, if:
- Determination has been confirmed by adequate consultation.
- Complete records of treatment, administration, or dispensing of controlled substances are kept.
- Adequate safeguards have been taken against diversion of controlled substances.
- The patient is carefully supervised.
- To relieve acute withdrawal symptoms, if:
- Only the essential amount of controlled substances is administered.
- Administration is in an institutional or other setting reasonably certain to provide a drug-free environment.
- For detoxification of an addict participating in an authorized treatment program approved by article 23 of the Mental Hygiene Law.
- For treatment of addicts participating in an authorized methadone or other controlled substances maintenance program approved by article 23 of the Mental Hygiene Law.
Delivery of Medication
- In properly verified cases of severe illness, infirmity, or physical disability, a licensed physician, registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, or registered pharmacist may deliver medication to the patient.
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Quiz on the administration of controlled substances to addicts and habitual users, with exceptions for medical professionals with federal registration.
