Pharmacotherapeutics Test Bank for
Advanced Practice//latest
version//questions with 100%
verified answers
Independent prescriptive authority - answer-The APRN has
independent prescriptive authority because the regulating body
does not require that the APRN work under physician supervision.
Full prescriptive authority - answer-Full prescriptive authority gives
the provider the right to prescribe independently and without
limitation.
Limited authority - answer-Limited authority places restrictions on
the types of drugs that can be prescribed.
Factors increasing need for full prescriptive authority - answer-
Implementation of the Affordable Care Act has increased the number
of individuals with health care coverage, thus increasing access to
health care services.
Barriers to quality care - answer-Limiting prescriptive authority for
APRNs can create barriers to quality, affordable, and accessible
patient care.
, Aspects supporting full prescriptive authority - answer-APRNs are
educated to practice and prescribe independently without
supervision.
National examinations - answer-National examinations provide
validation of the APRN's ability to provide safe care.
Licensure - answer-Licensure ensures compliance with health care
and safety standards.
Impact of limited prescriptive authority - answer-Limited prescriptive
authority creates numerous barriers to quality, affordable, and
accessible patient care.
Prescriptive authority in Virginia vs. Maine - answer-Virginia allows
limited prescriptive authority, while Maine gives full authority to
certified nurse practitioners.
Cognitive Level: Comprehension - answer-This refers to the level of
understanding required to answer questions regarding prescriptive
authority.
Physiologic Integrity - answer-This category relates to
pharmacologic and parenteral therapies in nursing.
Affordable Care Act - answer-Legislation that increased the number
of individuals with health care coverage.
Advanced Practice//latest
version//questions with 100%
verified answers
Independent prescriptive authority - answer-The APRN has
independent prescriptive authority because the regulating body
does not require that the APRN work under physician supervision.
Full prescriptive authority - answer-Full prescriptive authority gives
the provider the right to prescribe independently and without
limitation.
Limited authority - answer-Limited authority places restrictions on
the types of drugs that can be prescribed.
Factors increasing need for full prescriptive authority - answer-
Implementation of the Affordable Care Act has increased the number
of individuals with health care coverage, thus increasing access to
health care services.
Barriers to quality care - answer-Limiting prescriptive authority for
APRNs can create barriers to quality, affordable, and accessible
patient care.
, Aspects supporting full prescriptive authority - answer-APRNs are
educated to practice and prescribe independently without
supervision.
National examinations - answer-National examinations provide
validation of the APRN's ability to provide safe care.
Licensure - answer-Licensure ensures compliance with health care
and safety standards.
Impact of limited prescriptive authority - answer-Limited prescriptive
authority creates numerous barriers to quality, affordable, and
accessible patient care.
Prescriptive authority in Virginia vs. Maine - answer-Virginia allows
limited prescriptive authority, while Maine gives full authority to
certified nurse practitioners.
Cognitive Level: Comprehension - answer-This refers to the level of
understanding required to answer questions regarding prescriptive
authority.
Physiologic Integrity - answer-This category relates to
pharmacologic and parenteral therapies in nursing.
Affordable Care Act - answer-Legislation that increased the number
of individuals with health care coverage.
