1. Review the following "Opioid Prescribing Resources" from the CDC: o CDC's Clinical Practice Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Pain o Guideline at a Glance o What's New, What's Changed Overview

o Continuing Opioid Therapy o Opioid Use Disorder Review "Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs (PDMPs)" from the CDC. Write a 350-word summary in which you use your findings from these resources and apply the CDC Opioid Prescribing Guidelines to address the following questions: o What are the similarities and differences between the opioid guidelines for prescribing/furnishing drugs in your practice state and the CDC? o What safety measures will you adopt to practice safe and competent opioid prescribing/furnishing? o What alternative and naturopathic therapies can you provide to a patient experiencing chronic pain before prescribing/furnishing Schedule II or III narcotics? o How will you monitor and treat patients struggling with opioid addiction? o What resources are available for you to use to help these patients? Format your summary according to APA guidelines. Submit your assignment. https://www.cdc.gov/opioids/healthcare-professionals/prescribing/index.html https://www.cdc.gov/opioids/healthcare-professionals/pdmps.html