Advanced Pharmacology - Modules 1-5 Questions And Answers Latest Update A+ Review Solution
In every state, prescriptive authority for NPs includes the ability to write prescriptions:
A. for controlled substances.
B. for specified classifications of medications.
C. without physician-mandated involvement.
D. with full, independent prescriptive authority. - ANS-B. for specified classifications of medications.
A primary care NP wishes to order a drug that will be effective immediately after administration of the
drug. Which route should the NP choose?
Rectal
Topical
Sublingual
Intramuscular - ANS-Sublingual
According to the Texas BON rules and regulations, a prescription must include: - ANS-(1) the patient's
name and address;
(2) the name, strength, and quantity of the drug to be dispensed;
(3) directions to the patient regarding taking of the drug and the dosage;
(4) the intended use of the drug, if appropriate;
(5) the name, address, and telephone number of the physician with whom the APRN has a prescriptive
authority agreement
(6) address and telephone number of the site at which the prescription drug order was issued;
(7) the date of issuance;
(8) the number of refills permitted;
(9) the name, prescription authorization number, and original signature of the APRN who authorized the
prescription drug order; and
(10) the United States Drug Enforcement Administration numbers of the APRN and the delegating
physician,
if the prescription drug order is for a controlled substance