| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| NAME | VA-SUBSTANCE ABUSE MEDICATIONS |
| PRINT NAME | Substance Abuse Medications |
| CLASS | LOCAL |
| EDUCATIONAL OUTCOME | If applicable, the patient and family will recognize the importance of complying with a prescribed medication regimen. |
| EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS | 1. Review the mechanism of action of the prescribed medication. 2. Discuss the side effects of prescribed medications. 3. Emphasize the importance of not self-medicating for any purpose. 4. Review OTC medications (e.g., cough syrup) that contain ETOH/drug additives and the signs/symptoms of innocent ingestion. |