Test Bank for lehne's Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Practice Nurses and Physician Assistants 2nd Edition by Laura D. Rosenthal (All chapters covered) (Complete Guide with answers) (Graded A+)

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1. An APRN works in a urology clinic under the supervision of a physician who does
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p not restrictthe types of medications the APRN is allowed to prescribe. State law does
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p not require the APRN to practice under physician supervision. How would the
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p APRN‘s prescriptive authoritybe described?
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b. Independent
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The APRN has independent prescriptive authority because the regulating body does not
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p require that the APRN work under physician supervision. Full prescriptive authority gives
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p the provider the right to prescribe independently and without limitation. Limited authority
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places restrictions on the types of drugs that can be prescribed.DIF: Cognitive Level:
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2. Whichfactorsincreasetheneed forAPRNstohavefullprescriptive authority?
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Implementation of theAffordableCare Act hasincreased thenumber of individuals with
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p increase in the number of patients creates the need for more providers with
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p prescriptive authority. APRNs can fillthis practice gap.DIF: Cognitive Level:
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3. Whichfactorscouldbeattributedtolimitedprescriptiveauthorityfor
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Limiting prescriptive authority for APRNs can create barriers to quality, affordable, and
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p health care costs. It would not directly impact patient‘s health literacy.DIF: Cognitive Level:
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4. WhichaspectssupporttheAPRN‘sprovisionforfullprescriptive
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a. Clinicaleducationincludesprescriptionofmedicationsanddiseaseprocesses.
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b. FederalregulationssupporttheprovisionoffullauthorityforAPRNs.
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APRNs are educated to practice and prescribe independently without supervision.
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p ensures compliance with standards to promote public health and safety. Limited
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p prescriptive authority creates numerous barriers to quality, affordable, and accessible
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5. WhichaspectssupporttheAPRN‘sprovisionforfullprescriptive
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