Implementation
State and Federal Regulations
Allowable Medical Conditions
Patient Advocacy
100
Who shouldn’t the nurse partner to implement the plan of use of medical marijuana in a safe, realistic, and timely manner? Answer: (A) The patient (B) The family (C) Acquaintances (D) Significant others (E) Caregivers (as appropriate)
(C) Acquaintances
100
How many state currently have medical marijuana legal?
23
100
Name two FDA approved medical conditions (symptoms) where medical marijuana can be prescribed.
The FDA approved that medical marijuana can be prescribed for N/V associated with CA chemotherapy and for appetite stimulation in wasting illnesses such as HIV or CA
100
Is it a violation of HIPAA for nurses to politically involve themselves in implementing medical marijuana for their patients?
No, it is important to support patients rights to have safe access to safe medications.
300
T/F: The ultimate goal of nursing is to promote and advocate for an optimal level of health and wellbeing for individuals, families, and the population.
True
300
What is the biggest difference between state laws?
The biggest differences between state laws are whether or not medical marijuana is legal
300
Name three allowable conditions supported or noted as effective by the American Nurses Association.
N/V associated with CA chemotherapy and for appetite stimulation in wasting illnesses such as HIV or CA, intraocular pressure associated with glaucoma, and reduction of chronic and acute pain
300
T/F: It is not the nurse's responsibility to stay educated and up-to-date with evidence-based practice for therapeutic use of marijuana
False, nursing is changing all the time, stay up to date!
500
T/F: The nurse’s role in implementation is defined as “providing accurate and evidence based information about medical marijuana to foster informed decision-making”
True
500
What is the biggest difference among state laws where medical marijuana is legal?
The biggest difference among states where medical marijuana is legal, are the varying degrees of restrictiveness regarding what medical conditions qualify for a medical marijuana prescription
500
What are the two FDA approved types of medical marijuana available in the United States?
dronabinol and nabilone
500
T/F: Nurses can recommend medical marijuana as an adjunctive medical treatment for patients.
In states where marijuana is legal, yes, nurses can have a discussion with their patients about treatments that would best suit their needs in order to achieve better patient outcomes.
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