Advanced Pharmacology - Modules 1-5

Advanced Pharmacology - Modules 1-5 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. - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER Sublingual According to the Texas BON rules and regulations, a prescription must include: - ANSWER (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. The primary care nurse practitioner (NP) writes a prescription for an antibiotic using an electronic drug prescription system. The pharmacist will fill this prescription when: the electronic prescription is received. the patient brings a written copy of the prescription. a copy of the written prescription is faxed to the pharmacy. the pharmacist accesses the patient's electronic record to verify. - ANSWER the electronic prescription is received. A patient receives an inhaled corticosteroid to treat asthma. The patient asks the nurse why the drug is given by this route instead of orally. The nurse should explain that the inhaled form: is absorbed less quickly. has reduced bioavailability. has fewer systemic side effects. provides dosing that is easier to regulate. - ANSWER has fewer systemic side effects.