Nurse Practitioner (NP)
Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Practice
Nurse Prescribers
Publisher: F. A. Davis Company
Author: Teri Moser Woo & Marylou V Robinson
Edition: 5
Chapter 1: The Role of the Nurse Practitioner
1. Nurse practitioner prescriptive authority is regulated by:
✅ The State Board of Nursing for each state
Rationale: Each state determines the scope of NP practice, including prescribing
authority. Federal agencies like the DEA regulate controlled substances but do not
grant overall prescribing authority.
2. The benefits to the patient of having an APRN prescriber include:
✅ Nurses care for the patient from a holistic approach and include the
patient in decision making regarding their care
Rationale: APRNs emphasize holistic, patient-centered care that includes shared
decision-making, which differentiates them from some other providers.
3. Clinical judgment in prescribing includes:
✅ Factoring in the cost to the patient of the medication prescribed
Rationale: Effective prescribing is not only about efficacy but also accessibility. If
the patient cannot afford the medication, adherence will be poor, undermining
treatment.
Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Practice
Nurse Prescribers
Publisher: F. A. Davis Company
Author: Teri Moser Woo & Marylou V Robinson
Edition: 5
Chapter 1: The Role of the Nurse Practitioner
1. Nurse practitioner prescriptive authority is regulated by:
✅ The State Board of Nursing for each state
Rationale: Each state determines the scope of NP practice, including prescribing
authority. Federal agencies like the DEA regulate controlled substances but do not
grant overall prescribing authority.
2. The benefits to the patient of having an APRN prescriber include:
✅ Nurses care for the patient from a holistic approach and include the
patient in decision making regarding their care
Rationale: APRNs emphasize holistic, patient-centered care that includes shared
decision-making, which differentiates them from some other providers.
3. Clinical judgment in prescribing includes:
✅ Factoring in the cost to the patient of the medication prescribed
Rationale: Effective prescribing is not only about efficacy but also accessibility. If
the patient cannot afford the medication, adherence will be poor, undermining
treatment.
