Strategies Prescribers Can Use to Prevent Misuse of Controlled Prescription

question 1

Multiple Choice

Strategies prescribers can use to prevent misuse of controlled prescription drugs include:

• A) Use of chemical dependency screening tools
• B) Firm limit-setting regarding prescribing controlled substances
• C) Practicing "just say no" to deal with patients who are pushing the provider to prescribe controlled substances
• D) All of the above

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Definitions:

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