Control Drug Regulation and Disposal
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According to the Misuse of Drugs regulations 2001, how are drugs categorized?

  • Based on their usefulness and potential harm (correct)
  • Based on their cost
  • Based on their brand name
  • Based on their availability

    • What does the legislation regarding control drugs cover?

  • Prescription and disposal only
  • Procurement and storage only
  • Procurement, storage, prescription, and disposal (correct)
  • Use and distribution

    • How often are the regulations regarding control drugs amended?

  • Every 5 years
  • Never
  • Only when necessary
  • Regularly (correct)

    • What might healthcare professionals need to do if the regulations are amended?

    <p>Change their practice policy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a consideration when categorizing drugs under the regulations?

    <p>Cost</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which schedule of controlled drugs requires permission from the Home Office for therapeutic use?

    <p>Schedule one</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which schedule of controlled drugs is highly addictive and subjected to restrictions on prescription, storage, destruction, and record-keeping?

    <p>Schedule two</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which schedule of controlled drugs may lead to moderate or low physical dependence or high psychological dependence?

    <p>Schedule three</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which schedule of controlled drugs may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence with no additional controls?

    <p>Schedule four</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which schedule of controlled drugs contains substances with extremely low potential for abuse and no additional controls?

    <p>Schedule five</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is most pertinent when prescribing controlled drugs as a MRCVS?

    <p>Prescriptions can only be written</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the requirement for recording schedule two drugs in the controlled drug register?

    <p>It must be recorded in the CDR</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method is NOT recommended for making controlled drugs irretrievable before disposal?

    <p>Burying in the ground</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long is a prescription for controlled drugs valid for?

    <p>28 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT true about prescribing controlled drugs in MRCVS?

    <p>Prescriptions can be valid for up to 6 months</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the requirement for recording schedule two drugs in the controlled drug register?

    <p>Must be recorded for 5 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a method recommended for making controlled drugs irretrievable before disposal?

    <p>Using a shredder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Northern Ireland, who is permitted to witness the destruction of schedule two drugs?

    <p>A person with a legal authorization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which schedule of controlled drugs contains substances with extremely low potential for abuse and no additional controls?

    <p>Schedule 5</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the requirement for recording schedule two drugs in the controlled drug register?

    <p>Record the quantity of the drug administered</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which schedule of controlled drugs requires permission from the Home Office for therapeutic use?

    <p>Schedule 1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What might healthcare professionals need to do if the regulations are amended?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which schedule of controlled drugs should be stored in a locked cabinet and not recorded in the controlled drug register?

    <p>Schedule three</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which schedule of controlled drugs must be stored in a locked cabinet in a lockable room, except for Phenobarbitone?

    <p>Schedule two</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which schedule of controlled drugs could be stored in a locked box in a vehicle, out of sight and secured to the vehicle?

    <p>Schedule two</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which schedule of controlled drugs contains examples like methadone, morphine, fentanyl, pethidine, quinalbarbitone, ketamine, etorphine?

    <p>Schedule two</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which schedule of controlled drugs contains substances with such small quantities that the potential for abuse is considered extremely low?

    <p>Schedule five</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which legislation outlines the regulations for the procurement and storage of controlled drugs?

    <p>Misuse of Drugs regulations 2001</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many schedules are drugs categorized under in the regulations?

    <p>5</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are drugs categorized under the regulations?

    <p>By their usefulness and potential harm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which schedule of controlled drugs requires permission from the Home Office for therapeutic use?

    <p>Schedule 1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which schedule of controlled drugs contains substances with extremely low potential for abuse and no additional controls?

    <p>Schedule 5</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which schedule of controlled drugs is highly addictive and subjected to restrictions on prescription, storage, destruction, and record-keeping?

    <p>Schedule two</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which schedule of controlled drugs may lead to moderate or low physical dependence or high psychological dependence?

    <p>Schedule three</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which schedule of controlled drugs contains substances with extremely low potential for abuse and no additional controls?

    <p>Schedule five</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which schedule of controlled drugs should be stored in a locked box in a vehicle, out of sight and secured to the vehicle?

    <p>Schedule two</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of drugs must be recorded in the controlled drug register?

    <p>Schedule two drugs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the validity period of a prescription for controlled drugs?

    <p>28 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which substances must be included in the prescription of a schedule two or three drug?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method is NOT recommended for making controlled drugs irretrievable before disposal?

    <p>Flushing down the toilet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Northern Ireland, who is authorized to witness the destruction of schedule two drugs?

    <p>A legally authorized person</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the validity period of a prescription for controlled drugs?

    <p>28 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must be included in the prescription of a schedule two or three drug?

    <p>MRCVS number</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long should the prescription be kept by the supplier?

    <p>5 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who can witness the destruction of schedule two drugs?

    <p>A VM our inspector, the CDLO, and an independent MRCVS</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Misuse of Drugs regulations 2001?

    <p>To outline regulations for the procurement, storage, prescription, and disposal of controlled drugs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are drugs categorized under the regulations?

    <p>Drugs are categorized under five schedules based on their usefulness and potential harm.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the potential consequences for healthcare professionals if the regulations regarding control drugs are amended?

    <p>Healthcare professionals may need to change their practice policies and procedures.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the different schedules of controlled drugs and their characteristics?

    <p>Schedule one: not currently lysed for therapeutic use, need permission from the Home Office to supply these. Schedule two: therapeutic use but highly addictive, subjected to restrictions on prescription, storage, destruction, and record-keeping. Schedule three: therapeutic use but misuse may lead to moderate or low physical dependence or high psychological dependence, subject to restrictions under prescription and sometimes storage. Schedule four: therapeutic use but misuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence (no additional controls). Schedule five: contain such small quantities of substances which may cause dependence that the potential for abuse is considered extremely low (no additional controls).</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some examples of drugs in each schedule of controlled drugs?

    <p>Schedule two examples: methadone, morphine, fentanyl, pethidine, quinalbarbitone, ketamine, etorphine. Schedule three examples: buprenorphine, tramadol, gabapentin, Pregabalin, midazolam, pentobarbitone. Schedule four examples: alprazolam, diazepam, nandrolone, clenbuterol, somatotropin. Schedule five examples: paracetamol with codeine.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the storage requirements for schedule two and three drugs?

    <p>Schedule two drugs should be kept in a locked cabinet, except for phenobarbitone. They must be recorded in a register and checked regularly for inconsistencies. Schedule three drugs should also be stored in a locked cabinet, but no recording is required. Both schedule two and three drugs should be stored in a locked box in the vehicle, out of sight, and secured to the vehicle. They should not be left unattended for long periods of time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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