Chapter 147 Substance Abuse and Management Q&A (1 of 5) Sample Questions

1. A patient on Methadone Maintenance Treatment (MMT) missed 3 consecutive doses. What is the pharmacist’s concern?
  1. A. If a regular dose of Methadone is given after a period of missed doses, there is risk of overdose and death.
  2. B. Methadone regulatory problem.
  3. C. Methadone prescriber’s burden to rewrite prescription.
  4. D. Pharmacist excessive work.
Answer
Ans: A
Tips: Pharmacy connection, Fall 2013, page 22: The importance missed doses in Methadone MMT.