Legal Requirements of Prescribing Dexamfetamine Quiz

Medical practitioners with a vocational scope of practice of Paediatrics or Psychiatry

Medical practitioners with a vocational scope of practice of Internal Medicine

When acting on the written recommendation of vocationally registered medical practitioners

<p>Paediatrics or Psychiatry</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Medical practitioners with a vocational scope of practice of Internal Medicine</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Only medical practitioners registered with the Medical Council of New Zealand</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Class B2 controlled drugs</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Before prescribing or supplying pseudoephedrine, ephedrine, methylphenidate, and dexamfetamine</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Only if they have a specific written authority from the Director General of Health</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Health Practitioners Competence Assurance (HPCA) Act 2003</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Medical practitioners with a vocational scope of practice of Paediatrics or Psychiatry, or Internal Medicine, registered with the Medical Council of New Zealand.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Pharmacies must retain dispensed controlled drug prescriptions and Controlled Drugs Registers for 4 years.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Dexamfetamine can only be prescribed by specialists in paediatrics or psychiatry, or medical practitioners with vocational scope in Internal Medicine.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A nurse practitioner can prescribe methylphenidate within their area of practice when acting on the written recommendation of a vocationally registered medical practitioner.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Class B2 controlled drugs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Full name of the animal owner and the address of the animal owner</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Optometrists and Dietitians</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>After the barcoded Prescription Form has been downloaded from the electronic Prescription Form repository</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is not the responsibility of the Provider</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ministerial approval is required for prescribing these substances</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>'for dental treatment only'</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>pethidine, morphine, tramadol or fentanyl</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>1 month (30 days)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>'for midwifery use only'</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>1 month (30 days)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>If the prescription is issued and transmitted using NZePS.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>3 months (90 days)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The amount required for one month of treatment</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All controlled drug prescribers, including medical practitioners, nurse practitioners, designated prescriber nurse, designated prescriber pharmacists, midwives, and dentists.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>90 days (3 months)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>30 days (1 month)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>&quot;for animal treatment only&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>No</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>No</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Misuse of Drugs Act 1975 &amp; Misuse of Drugs Regulations 1977</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>30 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>No</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>180 days (6 months)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>&quot;for animal treatment only&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Pseudoephedrine and ephedrine are classified as Class B controlled drugs under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1975, with restrictions on supply and sale.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Dexamfetamine can be prescribed by medical practitioners with the vocational scope of practice to treat ADHD and narcolepsy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Nurse practitioners have prescribing authority under certain conditions, expanding their role in healthcare.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Pseudoephedrine, ephedrine, methylphenidate, and dexamfetamine are scheduled as Class B controlled drugs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Registered Medical Practitioners or nurse practitioners can prescribe dexamfetamine for the treatment of ADHD or narcolepsy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>As per the Misuse of Drugs Amendment Regulations (No 2) 2023, the maximum amount that can be prescribed for one month of treatment for opioids is 1250 mg of morphine or equivalent.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Only registered medical practitioners and nurse practitioners can prescribe pseudoephedrine and ephedrine.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Medical practitioners and nurse practitioners can prescribe dexamfetamine for the treatment of ADHD or narcolepsy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>'For animal treatment only' must be stated on every prescription form for animal treatment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The maximum period of supply for Class C controlled drugs is 3 months.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Class B and Class C controlled drugs fall under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1975.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Nurse practitioners have the authority to prescribe controlled drugs under this act.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Medical practitioners with a vocational scope of practice of Internal Medicine</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Only medical practitioners with a vocational scope of practice of Paediatrics or Psychiatry, or Internal Medicine, can prescribe pseudoephedrine and ephedrine.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>When acting on the written recommendation of a vocationally registered medical practitioner.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The word 'Midwife' must be stated on the form.</p> Signup and view all the answers