Veterinary Prescription Requirements Quiz

1 month (30 days)

The surname and each given name of the animal owner, and the address of the animal owner

Dentists need to follow the Misuse of Drugs Act 1975 & Misuse of Drugs Regulations 1977.

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

<p>Optometrists and Dietitians have NO prescribing rights for Controlled Drugs (Class C &amp; Class B).</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>4 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To restrict the illicit use of controlled drugs</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>4 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Drugs Safe or Locked Safe</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Medical Practitioner, Nurse Practitioner, Midwife, Dentist, Designated Prescriber, Nurse Designated Prescriber, Pharmacist, Veterinarian</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Pharmacy Procedure Manual &amp; Controlled Drugs ePrescriptions</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Within 6 months of prescribing</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>No special prescription form is required</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The amendment allows certain health practitioners, including dentists, to prescribe opioids without the need for a separate approval from the Ministry of Health.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Dentists must comply with the requirements of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1975 and associated Regulations, and they must adhere to the legal limits and conditions for prescribing controlled drugs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The NZePS system allows prescribers to electronically prescribe opioids, enabling better tracking and monitoring of opioid prescriptions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>For Class A drugs, the maximum supply period is 7 days. For Class B drugs, the maximum supply period is 30 days. For Class C drugs, the maximum supply period is 90 days.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Class B and C drugs must be prescribed with specific details including the patient's name and address, prescriber's details, drug name and strength, quantity, dosage instructions, and the date of prescription.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Any Provider</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ministerial Approval</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Not required to check</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Medsafe website: medsafe.govt.nz</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All opioids can be prescribed for a maximum amount required for one month of treatment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The NZePS system allows for electronic prescribing of opioids, ensuring secure and efficient prescription delivery.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>For Class B drugs, the maximum period of supply is 3 days.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Prescriptions for Class C drugs are valid for 180 days (6 months).</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Dentists may only authorize 1 repeat at a specified interval, and they may not prescribe other controlled drugs like codeine and benzodiazepines.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>7 days (1 week)</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>No more than 4 days after the date of the prescription</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>All controlled drug prescribers</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Some groups of prescribers</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>7 days (1 week)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>All opioids can be prescribed for a maximum amount required for one month of treatment</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Dentists do not use the NZePS system</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>3 days for Class B, 180 days (6 months) for Class C</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Opioids can now be prescribed for a maximum amount required for one month of treatment by all controlled drug prescribers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>3 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The NZePS system facilitates the electronic prescribing of opioids.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>4 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>4 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Drugs Safe or Locked Safe</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Introduced a one-month limit</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is used for prescribing opioids</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

<p>Can be prescribed for a supply for up to 3 months (90 days) if issued and transmitted using NZePS.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Allows for a supply of up to 3 months (90 days) for certain opioids.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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