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restrict the types of medications the APRN is allowed to prescribe. State law does not require the
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APRN to practice under physician supervision. How would the APRN‘s prescriptive
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The APRN has independent prescriptive authority because the regulating body does not require
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that the APRN work under physician supervision. Full prescriptive authority gives the provider the
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right to prescribe independently and without limitation. Limited authority places restrictions on the
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types of drugs that can be prescribed.DIF: Cognitive Level: ComprehensionREF: p. 1TOP:Nursing
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health care coverage, and thus the number who have access to health care services. The
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increase in the number ofpatients creates the need for more providers with prescriptive
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authority. APRNs can fill this practice gap.DIF: Cognitive Level: ComprehensionREF: p.
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3. Which factors could be attributed to limited prescriptive authority for APRNs?
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patient care. It may also lead to poor collaboration among providers and higher health care
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costs. It would not directly impact patient‘s health literacy.DIF: Cognitive Level:
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4. Which aspects support the APRN‘s provision for full prescriptive authority?
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APRNs are educated to practice and prescribe independently without supervision. National
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examinations validate the ability to provide safe and competent care. Licensure ensures compliance
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with standards to promote public health and safety. Limited prescriptive authority creates numerous
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ComprehensionREF: pp. 1-2TOP: Nursing Process: Implementation MSC: NCLEX Client
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Needs Category: Physiologic Integrity: Pharmacologic and Parenteral Therapies
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5. Which aspects support the APRN‘s provision for full prescriptive authority?
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Virginia. Which aspect of practice may change for the APRN?
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a. The APRN will have less prescriptive authority in the new position.
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Virginia allows limited prescriptive authority, while Maine gives full authority to certified
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nurse practitioners. The federal government does not regulate prescriptive authority.DIF:
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Cognitive Level: ComprehensionREF: p. 3TOP: Nursing Process: Implementation MSC:
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Providers should collaborate with pharmacists because they will likely have additional information
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can make foods recommendations to treat the patient‘s condition. The pharmacist can contact
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the prescriber about questionable prescriptions, but cannot alter the prescription without
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notification of and approval by the provider.DIF: Cognitive Level: ComprehensionREF: p.
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Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
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