3a- MassPAT Patient Rx History Quiz

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What information does MassPAT provide to clinicians?

Number of pharmacies in the state

Total number of controlled prescriptions and active daily MME (correct)

Prescribers' work schedules and vacation days

Patient's contact information and insurance details

Who is required to annually receive information on their opioid prescribing habits?

Individual prescribers (correct)

Pharmacy technicians

Patients with chronic pain

All pharmacists in Massachusetts

As of October 15, 2016, when are prescribers required to check MassPAT?

Every time a prescription is issued, regardless of the medication

Only when prescribing Schedule II opioids

Only when prescribing opioids to patients with substance abuse disorders

When prescribing benzodiazepines, Schedule II or III opioids or Department of Public Health designated Schedule drugs for the first time (correct)

What is the requirement for prescribers regarding benzodiazepine prescriptions as of August 2018?

Required to utilize the PMP each time a benzodiazepine is prescribed Signup and view all the answers

When issuing a prescription for an opiate to an adult patient for outpatient use for the first time, how many days' supply can a practitioner prescribe?

7 days' supply Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances can a practitioner issue a prescription for more than a 7-day supply of an opiate for acute medical condition or chronic pain management?

If it's necessary for chronic pain management or palliative care Signup and view all the answers

What must the practitioner do if issuing a prescription for an opiate for more than a 7-day supply?

Document the condition triggering the prescription in the patient’s medical record Signup and view all the answers

Does the 7-day restriction apply to medications designed for substance abuse or opioid dependence?

No, it does not apply to these medications Signup and view all the answers

What is the requirement for practitioners prior to issuing a prescription for an opioid?

Consult with the patient about the quantity of the opioid and their option to fill the prescription in a lesser quantity Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the CARE Act mentioned in the text?

To promote broader use of Naloxone and provide liability protection for prescribers and pharmacists Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of the CARE Act on the ‘partial fill’ law?

It allows patients to receive a portion of their full opioid prescription without invalidating the remainder Signup and view all the answers

What does MassPAT require providers to check each time a Schedule II-III opioid is prescribed?

Massachusetts' opioid database (MassPAT) Signup and view all the answers

What action does the ‘CARE Act’ require from prescribers by 2020, as mentioned in the text?

Conversion to secure electronic prescriptions Signup and view all the answers

What does the ‘CARE Act’ create a commission for?

Approving the use of standardized, prepackaged doses of medications Signup and view all the answers