Lehne's Pharmacotherapeutics Test Bank for Advanced Practice
Questions with Answers
Independent prescriptive authority - correct answers>>The APRN has independent prescriptive authority
because the regulating body does not require that the APRN work under physician supervision.
Full prescriptive authority - correct answers>>Full prescriptive authority gives the provider the right to
prescribe independently and without limitation.
Limited authority - correct answers>>Limited authority places restrictions on the types of drugs that can
be prescribed.
Factors increasing need for full prescriptive authority - correct answers>>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 - correct answers>>Limiting prescriptive authority for APRNs can create barriers
to quality, affordable, and accessible patient care.
Aspects supporting full prescriptive authority - correct answers>>APRNs are educated to practice and
prescribe independently without supervision.
National examinations - correct answers>>National examinations provide validation of the APRN's ability
to provide safe care.
Licensure - correct answers>>Licensure ensures compliance with health care and safety standards.
Impact of limited prescriptive authority - correct answers>>Limited prescriptive authority creates
numerous barriers to quality, affordable, and accessible patient care.
Prescriptive authority in Virginia vs. Maine - correct answers>>Virginia allows limited prescriptive
authority, while Maine gives full authority to certified nurse practitioners.
, Cognitive Level: Comprehension - correct answers>>This refers to the level of understanding required to
answer questions regarding prescriptive authority.
Physiologic Integrity - correct answers>>This category relates to pharmacologic and parenteral therapies
in nursing.
Affordable Care Act - correct answers>>Legislation that increased the number of individuals with health
care coverage.
Higher health care costs - correct answers>>Limiting prescriptive authority may lead to higher health
care costs.
Inaccessibility of patient care - correct answers>>A factor attributed to limited prescriptive authority for
APRNs.
Higher quality medical treatment - correct answers>>Not directly impacted by limiting prescriptive
authority.
Improved collaborative care - correct answers>>Not directly impacted by limiting prescriptive authority.
Enhanced health literacy - correct answers>>Not directly impacted by limiting prescriptive authority.
Clinical education - correct answers>>Includes prescription of medications and disease processes.
Federal regulations - correct answers>>Support the provision of full authority for APRNs.
Practice gap - correct answers>>The increase in the number of patients creates the need for more
providers with prescriptive authority.
State law requirements - correct answers>>State law does not require the APRN to practice under
physician supervision.
Questions with Answers
Independent prescriptive authority - correct answers>>The APRN has independent prescriptive authority
because the regulating body does not require that the APRN work under physician supervision.
Full prescriptive authority - correct answers>>Full prescriptive authority gives the provider the right to
prescribe independently and without limitation.
Limited authority - correct answers>>Limited authority places restrictions on the types of drugs that can
be prescribed.
Factors increasing need for full prescriptive authority - correct answers>>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 - correct answers>>Limiting prescriptive authority for APRNs can create barriers
to quality, affordable, and accessible patient care.
Aspects supporting full prescriptive authority - correct answers>>APRNs are educated to practice and
prescribe independently without supervision.
National examinations - correct answers>>National examinations provide validation of the APRN's ability
to provide safe care.
Licensure - correct answers>>Licensure ensures compliance with health care and safety standards.
Impact of limited prescriptive authority - correct answers>>Limited prescriptive authority creates
numerous barriers to quality, affordable, and accessible patient care.
Prescriptive authority in Virginia vs. Maine - correct answers>>Virginia allows limited prescriptive
authority, while Maine gives full authority to certified nurse practitioners.
, Cognitive Level: Comprehension - correct answers>>This refers to the level of understanding required to
answer questions regarding prescriptive authority.
Physiologic Integrity - correct answers>>This category relates to pharmacologic and parenteral therapies
in nursing.
Affordable Care Act - correct answers>>Legislation that increased the number of individuals with health
care coverage.
Higher health care costs - correct answers>>Limiting prescriptive authority may lead to higher health
care costs.
Inaccessibility of patient care - correct answers>>A factor attributed to limited prescriptive authority for
APRNs.
Higher quality medical treatment - correct answers>>Not directly impacted by limiting prescriptive
authority.
Improved collaborative care - correct answers>>Not directly impacted by limiting prescriptive authority.
Enhanced health literacy - correct answers>>Not directly impacted by limiting prescriptive authority.
Clinical education - correct answers>>Includes prescription of medications and disease processes.
Federal regulations - correct answers>>Support the provision of full authority for APRNs.
Practice gap - correct answers>>The increase in the number of patients creates the need for more
providers with prescriptive authority.
State law requirements - correct answers>>State law does not require the APRN to practice under
physician supervision.
