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1. How many North Carolinians lost their lives to drug overdoses from 2000-2022?

20,000
25,000
30,000
36,000

2. How many North Carolinians died each day from a drug overdose in 2022?

A) 5
B) 8
C) 12
D) 15

3. What system is involved in the neuropathophysiology of opioid use disorder?

Cardiovascular system
Mesolimbic reward system
Respiratory system
Digestive system

4. What is the definition of psychological dependence in opioid use disorder?

Physical symptoms if the drug is abruptly stopped
Compulsion or perceived need to use the drug; emotional addiction
Increased tolerance to the drug
Compulsive drug use despite harmful consequences

5. When was the Strengthen Opioid Misuse Prevention (STOP) Act signed into NC law?

A) 6/29/17
B) 7/1/17
C) 1/1/18
D) 1/1/20

6. What is the limit for initial prescriptions for “targeted CS” to treat “acute pain”?

A) 3 days
B) 5 days
C) 7 days
D) 10 days

7. Which of the following is a common symptom caused by interactions between drugs or side effects of drugs in polypharmacy?

A) Increased appetite
B) Improved alertness
C) Constipation
D) Enhanced mood

8. What is the primary goal of deprescribing?

A) Increase the number of medications
B) Reduce overall medication burden
C) Introduce new medications
D) Maintain the same medication regimen

9. Which of the following is a barrier to deprescribing?

Patient expectations
Simplification of medication regimen
Improved health outcomes
Reduced ADRs

10. What is the first step in the guideline and principles for deprescribing?

Identify potentially inappropriate medications
Plan and initiate withdrawal
Comprehensive medication history
Monitoring and support