Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Pra zx zx zx
ctice Nurses and Physician Assistants, 3r
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Edition
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Authors : zx
Laura D. Rosenthal & Jacqueline Rosenjack Burchum
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@2024
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,Chapter 1: Prescriptive Authority
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1. An APRN works in a urology clinic under the supervision of a physician
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who does not restrict the types of medications the APRN is allowed to pre
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scribe. State law does not require the APRN to practice under physician su
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pervision. How would the APRN’s prescriptive authority be described?
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a. Full authority zx
b. Independent
c. Without limitation zx
d. Limited authority zx
ANS: B zx
Rationale: The APRN has independent prescriptive authority because the r
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egulating body does not require that the APRN work under physician super
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vision. Full prescriptive authority gives the provider the right to prescribe i
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ndependently and without limitation. Limited authority places restrictions o
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n the types of drugs that can be prescribed.
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DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension
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TOP: Nursing Process: Implementation
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MSC: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Physiologic Integrity: Pharmacologi
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c and Parenteral Therapies
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2. Which factors increase the need for APRNs to have full prescriptive
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authority?
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a. More patients will have access to health care.
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b. Enrollment in medical schools is predicted to decrease. zx zx zx zx zx zx zx
c. Physician’s assistants are being utilized less often. zx zx zx zx zx zx
d. APRN education is more complex than education for physicians.
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ANS: A zx
Rationale: Implementation of the Affordable Care Act has increased the nu
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mber of individuals with health care coverage, thus increasing the number o
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f patients who require access to health care services. The increase in patient
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numbers creates the need for more providers with prescriptive authority.
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APRNs can fill this practice gap. zx zx zx zx zx
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension
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TOP: Nursing Process: Implementation
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MSC: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Physiologic Integrity: Pharmacologi
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c and Parenteral Therapies
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3. Which factors could be attributed to limited prescriptive authority for
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APRNs? (Select all that apply)
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a. Inaccessibility of patient care zx zx zx
b. Higher health care costs zx zx zx
, c. Higher quality medical treatment zx zx zx
d. Improved collaborative care zx zx
e. Enhanced health literacy zx zx
ANS: A, B zx zx
Rationale: Limiting prescriptive authority for APRNs can create barriers to
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quality, affordable, and accessible patient care. It may also lead to poor coll
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aboration among providers and higher health care costs. Enhanced health lite
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racy and improved collaborative care are not directly impacted by limited pr
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escriptive authority. zx
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension
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REF: p. 2 zx zx
TOP: Nursing Process: Implementation
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MSC: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Physiologic Integrity: Pharmacologi
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c and Parenteral Therapies
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4. Which aspects support the APRN’s provision for full prescriptive authority?
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(Select all that apply)
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a. Clinical education includes prescription of medications and disease
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processes.
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b. Federal regulations support the provision of full authority for APRNs.
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c. National examinations provide validation of the APRN’s ability to provide
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safe care.
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d. Licensure ensures compliance with health care and safety standards.
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e. Limiting provision can decrease health care affordability.
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ANS: A, C, D zx zx zx
Rationale: APRNs are educated to practice and prescribe independently wi
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thout supervision. National examinations validate their ability to provide saf
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e and competent care. Licensure ensures compliance with standards that pro
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mote public health and safety. Limited prescriptive authority creates barrier
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s to quality, affordable, and accessible patient care.
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DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension
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REF: pp. 1-2 zx zx
TOP: Nursing Process: Implementation
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MSC: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Physiologic Integrity: Pharmacologi
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c and Parenteral Therapies
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5. Which aspects support the APRN’s provision for full prescriptive authority?
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(Select all that apply)
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a. Clinical education includes prescription of medications and disease
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processes.
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b. Federal regulations support the provision of full authority for APRNs.
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c. National examinations provide validation of the APRN’s ability to provide
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, safe care. zx
d. Licensure ensures compliance with health care and safety standards.
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ANS: A, C, D zx zx zx
Rationale: APRNs are educated to practice and prescribe independently wi
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thout supervision. National examinations validate their ability to provide saf
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e and competent care. Licensure ensures compliance with standards to pro
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mote public health and safety. Limited prescriptive authority creates barrier
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s to quality, affordable, and accessible patient care.
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DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension
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TOP: Nursing Process: Implementation
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MSC: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Physiologic Integrity: Pharmacologi
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c and Parenteral Therapies
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6. What is the primary benefit of APRNs having full prescriptive authority?
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a. Increased job satisfaction zx zx
b. Improved patient outcomes zx zx
c. Decreased need for collaboration zx zx zx
d. Reduced medication costs zx zx
ANS: B zx
Rationale: Full prescriptive authority allows APRNs to make timely decisi
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ons regarding patient care, leading to improved patient outcomes. While jo
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b satisfaction and reduced medication costs may also be benefits, the primar
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y focus is on patient outcomes.
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DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension
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TOP: Nursing Process: Implementation
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MSC: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Physiologic Integrity: Pharmacologi
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c and Parenteral Therapies
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7. Which of the following describes a challenge faced by APRNs seeking full
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prescriptive authority?
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a. Increased demand for primary care services zx zx zx zx zx
b. Variability in state regulations zx zx zx
c. Enhanced education programs zx zx
d. Collaboration with physicians zx zx
ANS: B zx
Rationale: Variability in state regulations can create challenges for APRNs
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seeking full prescriptive authority, as laws differ regarding what APRNs ar
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e allowed to prescribe and under what circumstances.
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DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension
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TOP: Nursing Process: Implementation
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MSC: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Physiologic Integrity: Pharmacologi
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c and Parenteral Therapies
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