Chapter 1. The Role of the Nurse Practitioner as Prescriber questions with correct answers

Nurse practitioner prescriptive authority is regulated by: A. The National Council of State Boards of Nursing B. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration C. The State Board of Nursing for each state D. The State Board of Pharmacy - correct answer C. The State Board of Nursing for each state The benefits to the patient of having an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) prescriber include: A. Nurses know more about Pharmacology than other prescribers because they take it both in their basic nursing program and in their APRN program. B. Nurses care for the patient from a holistic approach and include the patient in decision making regarding their care. C. APRNs are less likely to prescribe narcotics and other controlled substances. D. APRNs are able to prescribe independently in all states, whereas a physician's - correct answer B. Nurses care for the patient from a holistic approach and include the patient in decision making regarding their care. Clinical judgment in prescribing includes: A. Factoring in the cost to the patient of the medication prescribed B. Always prescribing the newest medication available for the disease process C. Handing out drug samples to poor patients D. Prescribing all generic medications to cut costs - correct answer A. Factoring in the cost to the patient of the medication prescribed Criteria for choosing an effective drug for a disorder include