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TEST BANK LEHNE’S
PHARMACOTHERAPEUTICS FOR ADVANCED
PRACTICE NURSES AND PHYSICIAN
ASSISTANTS
2ND EDITION BY LAURA D. ROSENTHAL &
JACQUELINE ROSENJACK BURCHUM
9780323554954 CHAPTER 1-92| COMPLETE
GUIDE A+
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Chapter 1: Prescriptive Authority
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. An APRN Works In A Urology Clinic Under The Supervision Of A Physician
Who Does Not Restrict The Types Of Medications The APRN Is Allowed To
Prescribe. State Law Does Not Require The APRN To Practice Under
Physician Supervision. How Would The APRN’s Prescriptive Authority Be
Described?
a. Full Authority
b. Independent
c. Without Limitation
d. Limited Authority
CORRECT ANSWER: B
The APRN Has Independent Prescriptive Authority Because The Regulating
Body Does Not Require That The APRN Work Under Physician Supervision.
Full Prescriptive Authority Gives The Provider The Right To Prescribe
Independently And Without Limitation. Limited Authority Places Restrictions On
The Types Of Drugs That Can Be Prescribed.DIF: Cognitive Level:
Comprehensionref: P. 1TOP: Nursing Process: I MSC: NCLEX Client Needs
Category: Physiologic Integrity: Pharmacologic And Parenteral Therapies
2. Which Factors Increase The Need For Aprns To Have Full Prescriptive
Authority?
a. More Patients Will Have Access To HEALTH Care.
b. Enrollment In Medical Schools Is Predicted To Decrease.
c. Physician’s Assistants Are Being Utilized Less Often.
d. APRN Education Is More Complex Than Education For Physicians.
CORRECT ANSWER: A
Implementation Of The Affordable Care Act Has Increased The Number Of
Individuals With HEALTH Care Coverage, And Thus The Number Who Have
Access To HEALTH Care Services. The Increase In The Number Of Patients
Creates The Need For More Providers With Prescriptive Authority. Aprns Can
Fill This Practice Gap.DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehensionref: P. 2TOP:
Nursing Process: Implementation MSC: NCLEX Client Needs Category:
Physiologic Integrity: Pharmacologic And Parenteral Therapies
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3. Which Factors Could Be Attributed To Limited Prescriptive
Authority For Aprns? Select All That Apply.
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a. Inaccessibility Of Patient Care
b. Higher HEALTH Care Costs
c. Higher Quality Medical Treatment
d. Improved Collaborative Care
e. Enhanced HEALTH Literacy
CORRECT ANSWER: A , B
Limiting Prescriptive Authority For Aprns Can Create Barriers To Quality,
Affordable, And Accessible Patient Care. It May Also Lead To Poor
Collaboration Among Providers And Higher HEALTH Care Costs. It Would Not
Directly Impact Patient’s HEALTH Literacy.DIF: Cognitive Level:
Comprehensionref:
P. 2TOP: Nursing Process: Implementation MSC: NCLEX Client Needs
Category: Physiologic Integrity: Pharmacologic And Parenteral Therapies
4. Which Aspects Support The APRN’s Provision For Full
Prescriptive Authority? Select All That Apply.
a. Clinical Education Includes Prescription Of Medications And Disease
Processes.
b. Federal Regulations Support The Provision Of Full Authority For Aprns.
c. National Examinations Provide Validation Of The APRN’s Ability To
Provide Safecare.
d. Licensure Ensures Compliance With HEALTH Care And Safety Standards.
e. Limiting Provision Can Decrease HEALTH Care Affordability.
CORRECT ANSWER: A , C , D
Aprns Are Educated To Practice And Prescribe Independently Without
Supervision. National Examinations Validate The Ability To Provide Safe And
Competent Care. Licensure Ensures Compliance With Standards To Promote
Public HEALTH And Safety. Limited Prescriptive Authority Creates Numerous
Barriers To Quality, Affordable, And Accessible Patient Care.DIF: Cognitive
Level: Comprehensionref: Pp. 1-2TOP: Nursing Process: Implementation MSC:
NCLEX Client Needs Category: Physiologic Integrity: Pharmacologic And
Parenteral Therapies
5. Which Aspects Support The APRN’s Provision For Full
Prescriptive Authority? Select All That Apply.
a. Clinical Education Includes Prescription Of Medications And Disease
Processes.
b. Federal Regulations Support The Provision Of Full Authority For Aprns.
c. National Examinations Provide Validation Of The APRN’s Ability To
TEST BANK LEHNE’S
PHARMACOTHERAPEUTICS FOR ADVANCED
PRACTICE NURSES AND PHYSICIAN
ASSISTANTS
2ND EDITION BY LAURA D. ROSENTHAL &
JACQUELINE ROSENJACK BURCHUM
9780323554954 CHAPTER 1-92| COMPLETE
GUIDE A+
, 2
Chapter 1: Prescriptive Authority
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. An APRN Works In A Urology Clinic Under The Supervision Of A Physician
Who Does Not Restrict The Types Of Medications The APRN Is Allowed To
Prescribe. State Law Does Not Require The APRN To Practice Under
Physician Supervision. How Would The APRN’s Prescriptive Authority Be
Described?
a. Full Authority
b. Independent
c. Without Limitation
d. Limited Authority
CORRECT ANSWER: B
The APRN Has Independent Prescriptive Authority Because The Regulating
Body Does Not Require That The APRN Work Under Physician Supervision.
Full Prescriptive Authority Gives The Provider The Right To Prescribe
Independently And Without Limitation. Limited Authority Places Restrictions On
The Types Of Drugs That Can Be Prescribed.DIF: Cognitive Level:
Comprehensionref: P. 1TOP: Nursing Process: I MSC: NCLEX Client Needs
Category: Physiologic Integrity: Pharmacologic And Parenteral Therapies
2. Which Factors Increase The Need For Aprns To Have Full Prescriptive
Authority?
a. More Patients Will Have Access To HEALTH Care.
b. Enrollment In Medical Schools Is Predicted To Decrease.
c. Physician’s Assistants Are Being Utilized Less Often.
d. APRN Education Is More Complex Than Education For Physicians.
CORRECT ANSWER: A
Implementation Of The Affordable Care Act Has Increased The Number Of
Individuals With HEALTH Care Coverage, And Thus The Number Who Have
Access To HEALTH Care Services. The Increase In The Number Of Patients
Creates The Need For More Providers With Prescriptive Authority. Aprns Can
Fill This Practice Gap.DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehensionref: P. 2TOP:
Nursing Process: Implementation MSC: NCLEX Client Needs Category:
Physiologic Integrity: Pharmacologic And Parenteral Therapies
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3. Which Factors Could Be Attributed To Limited Prescriptive
Authority For Aprns? Select All That Apply.
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a. Inaccessibility Of Patient Care
b. Higher HEALTH Care Costs
c. Higher Quality Medical Treatment
d. Improved Collaborative Care
e. Enhanced HEALTH Literacy
CORRECT ANSWER: A , B
Limiting Prescriptive Authority For Aprns Can Create Barriers To Quality,
Affordable, And Accessible Patient Care. It May Also Lead To Poor
Collaboration Among Providers And Higher HEALTH Care Costs. It Would Not
Directly Impact Patient’s HEALTH Literacy.DIF: Cognitive Level:
Comprehensionref:
P. 2TOP: Nursing Process: Implementation MSC: NCLEX Client Needs
Category: Physiologic Integrity: Pharmacologic And Parenteral Therapies
4. Which Aspects Support The APRN’s Provision For Full
Prescriptive Authority? Select All That Apply.
a. Clinical Education Includes Prescription Of Medications And Disease
Processes.
b. Federal Regulations Support The Provision Of Full Authority For Aprns.
c. National Examinations Provide Validation Of The APRN’s Ability To
Provide Safecare.
d. Licensure Ensures Compliance With HEALTH Care And Safety Standards.
e. Limiting Provision Can Decrease HEALTH Care Affordability.
CORRECT ANSWER: A , C , D
Aprns Are Educated To Practice And Prescribe Independently Without
Supervision. National Examinations Validate The Ability To Provide Safe And
Competent Care. Licensure Ensures Compliance With Standards To Promote
Public HEALTH And Safety. Limited Prescriptive Authority Creates Numerous
Barriers To Quality, Affordable, And Accessible Patient Care.DIF: Cognitive
Level: Comprehensionref: Pp. 1-2TOP: Nursing Process: Implementation MSC:
NCLEX Client Needs Category: Physiologic Integrity: Pharmacologic And
Parenteral Therapies
5. Which Aspects Support The APRN’s Provision For Full
Prescriptive Authority? Select All That Apply.
a. Clinical Education Includes Prescription Of Medications And Disease
Processes.
b. Federal Regulations Support The Provision Of Full Authority For Aprns.
c. National Examinations Provide Validation Of The APRN’s Ability To
