Thomas Viola- Responsibilities and Requirements for Prescribing Controlled Substances Schedule II – Opioid Drugs
Objectives:
• Describe the pharmacology and mechanism of action of opioid and non-opioid analgesics.
Explore opioid and non-opioid analgesic options for acute pain management and control.
• Describe how to register for, and utilize, CURES.
Discuss techniques for identifying and managing patients at risk for substance use disorders, as well as identifying possible “red-flag”, or drug-seeking, behaviors.