Legal Requirements of Prescribing Dexamfetamine Quiz
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Who can write prescriptions for dexamfetamine for the treatment of Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)?

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

What medical practitioners can prescribe dexamfetamine for the treatment of narcolepsy?

Medical practitioners with a vocational scope of practice of Internal Medicine

Under what circumstances can a registered Medical Practitioner or nurse practitioner prescribe dexamfetamine?

When acting on the written recommendation of vocationally registered medical practitioners

What is the vocational scope of practice required for medical practitioners to prescribe dexamfetamine for ADHD?

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

Who can prescribe dexamfetamine for narcolepsy?

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

Who is allowed to write prescriptions for ephedrine and pseudoephedrine?

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

What class of controlled drugs are pseudoephedrine, ephedrine, methylphenidate, and dexamfetamine scheduled as?

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

When is Ministerial Approval required for prescribing certain pharmaceuticals?

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

Under what circumstances can veterinarians write prescriptions for ephedrine or pseudoephedrine?

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

What act governs the registration of medical practitioners in New Zealand for prescribing controlled drugs?

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

Who can write prescriptions for methylphenidate under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1975?

<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

How long must pharmacies retain controlled drug information after dispensing?

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

What are the requirements for prescribing dexamfetamine?

<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

Under what conditions can a nurse practitioner prescribe methylphenidate?

<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

What type of controlled drugs fall under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1975?

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

What specific information must be included in a prescription written by a veterinarian under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1975?

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

Which healthcare professionals have NO prescribing rights for Class C & Class B controlled drugs under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1975?

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

When does a NZePS controlled drug Prescription Form become legal under the Misuse of Drugs Regulations 1977?

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

Who is responsible for checking if the Prescriber is from a practice with Ministry of Health (MoH) approval to issue controlled drug barcode Prescription Forms?

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

What are the prescribing restrictions for pseudoephedrine and ephedrine under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1975?

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

What is the maximum period of supply for Class B and C opioids for Dentists?

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

What must be stated on every controlled drug Prescription Form for Dentists?

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

Which controlled drugs can Midwives prescribe under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1975?

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

What is the maximum period of supply for opioids that Midwives can prescribe?

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

What must be stated on every controlled drug Prescription Form for Midwives?

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

What is the maximum period of supply for Class B controlled drugs under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1975?

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

When can all Class B CD nonopioids be prescribed for a supply for up to 3 months (90 days) under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1975?

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

What is the maximum period of supply for Class C controlled drugs under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1975?

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

As per the Misuse of Drugs Amendment Regulations (No 2) 2023, what is the maximum amount that can be prescribed for one month of treatment for opioids?

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

Under the Misuse of Drugs Amendment Regulations (No 2) 2023, which healthcare professionals are subject to the limit of one month supply for opioids?

<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

What is the maximum period of supply for Class C controlled drugs?

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

How many days after the date of prescription must the first dispensing of a Class B controlled drug occur?

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

What must every prescription form for animal treatment state?

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

Are veterinarians required to prescribe controlled drugs on a Triplicate Prescription Form?

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

Are veterinary prescriptions funded by the Ministry of Health?

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

What act governs the legal requirements of prescribing controlled drugs for veterinarians?

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

What is the maximum period of supply for Class B2 controlled drugs?

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

Are veterinarians allowed to treat humans with controlled drugs?

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

What is the timeframe within which a prescription for Class C controlled drugs must be dispensed after the date of prescription?

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

What phrase must be included in every prescription form for animal treatment?

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

What are the prescribing restrictions for pseudoephedrine and ephedrine under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1975?

<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

What are the requirements for prescribing dexamfetamine?

<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

Under the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003, what is the significance of nurse practitioners' prescribing authority?

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

What class of controlled drugs are pseudoephedrine, ephedrine, methylphenidate, and dexamfetamine scheduled as?

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

Under what conditions can a registered Medical Practitioner or nurse practitioner prescribe dexamfetamine?

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

What is the maximum amount that can be prescribed for one month of treatment for opioids as per the Misuse of Drugs Amendment Regulations (No 2) 2023?

<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

What are the prescribing restrictions for pseudoephedrine and ephedrine under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1975?

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

Under what circumstances can a registered Medical Practitioner or nurse practitioner prescribe dexamfetamine?

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

What must every prescription form for animal treatment state?

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

What is the maximum period of supply for Class C controlled drugs?

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

What type of controlled drugs fall under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1975?

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

Under the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003, who has the authority to prescribe controlled drugs?

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

Who is allowed to prescribe dexamfetamine for the treatment of narcolepsy?

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

What are the prescribing restrictions for pseudoephedrine and ephedrine under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1975?

<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

Under what circumstances can a registered Medical Practitioner or nurse practitioner prescribe dexamfetamine?

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

What act governs the registration of medical practitioners in New Zealand for prescribing controlled drugs?

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

What must be stated on every controlled drug Prescription Form for Midwives?

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

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