APA Health Care and Life Sciences

Primary care medication management of opioids and benzodiazapenes.

Post your answers to the 6 questions corresponding to this weeks content on primary care medication management. Provide your responses and rationales. Support your rationales with high level evidence. (See Post Expectations)

    What is the role of Narcan with substance abuse?
    What medication is the newest to be used in the treatment of opioid drug addiction and featured in MAT treatment programs?
    What type of pain medication is preferred for all cancer patients?
    Are Benzodiazepines as addicting as Opioids?
    Why is dextromethorphan abused?
    What is the difference in NP practice in the Reduced vs. Restricted State?