Lehne's Pharmacotherapeutics Test
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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.
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, 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.
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Bank for Advanced Practice Exam Q&A
100% Pass
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.
Page 1 of 15
COPYRIGHT©JOSHCLAY 2025/2026. YEAR PUBLISHED 2025. COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER:
619652435. TERMS OF USE. PRIVACY STATEMENT. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
, 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.
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