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1. Data suggest Americans consume what percentage of the world's hydrocodone supply?

A. 25% B. 50% C. 76% D. 99%

2. According to studies, every day approximately _________ youths aged 12 to 17 years abuse an opioid medication for the first time?

A. 1200 B. 1750 C. 2700 D. 6500

3. With regard to trends centered on prescription drug abuse, which of the following statements is correct?

A. Existing data suggest that more men than women are abusing prescription medications B. Existing data suggest middle-aged adults have the highest rates of prescription opioid overdoses C. Existing data suggest people who live in rural communities are more likely to overdose on opioid medications compared with people who live in urban areas D. All of the above are correct

4. It is estimated that ______ of prescribed pain medications go unused and end up stowed away in medicine cabinets, which can be source of possible drug diversion?

A. 10% B. 40% C. 50% D. 60%

5. The number of prosecuted drug diversion cases in the state of Nevada has risen over the past few years. Many pharmacies are now using which of the following methods to help combat drug diversion?

A. Smock checks B. Smart shelves C. Phony oxycodone bottles D. All of the above

6. Nevada has ranked as high as number ____ in the United States (among all states) for hydrocodone and oxycodone consumption per 100,000 individuals.

A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4

7. Which of the following statements is NOT correct regarding the professional judgment and responsibilities of pharmacists who dispense prescription medications?

A. Along with prescribers, pharmacists have a corresponding responsibility to ensure the safe use of prescription medications B. Pharmacists may decline to fill a prescription if it does not appear to be for a legitimate medical purpose C. Pharmacists may decline to fill a medication that carries the potential to be harmful to the overall health of a patient D. All of the above statements are correct with respect to the professional judgement and responsibilities of a licensed practicing pharmacist

8. With regard to the recent rescheduling of select medications, which of the following statements is correct?

A. Prescriptions for hydrocodone combination drugs cannot be refilled B. Tramadol is now a Schedule III drug C. Tramadol is now a Schedule V drug D. None of the above

9. According to SB 459 of Nevada pharmacy law regarding Prescription Monitoring Programs, pharmacies and dispensing practitioners must report their controlled substance dispensing activities within:

A. 24 hours B. 1 week C. 1 month D. 6 months

10. Effective 2015, select practitioners in the state of Nevada can prescribe and dispense opioid antagonists (eg, naloxone) to:

A. A person who is at risk of experiencing an opioid-related drug overdose B. A family member of the person who is at risk of experiencing an opioid-related drug overdose C. A friend in a position to assist the person who is at risk of experiencing an opioid-related drug overdose D. All of the above