Test Bank for LEHNE’S
PHARMACOTHERAPEUTICS FOR
ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSES AND
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS 3RD
EDITION ROSENTHAL
Independent prescriptive authority - answer- The APRN has independent prescriptive
authority because the regulating body does not require that the APRN work under
physician supervision.
Factors increasing need for full prescriptive authority - answer- Implementation of the
Affordable Care Act has increased the number of individuals with health care coverage,
leading to more patients having access to health care services.
Factors attributed to limited prescriptive authority for APRNs - answer- Limiting
prescriptive authority can create barriers to quality, affordable, and accessible patient
care, and may lead to poor collaboration among providers and higher health care costs.
Support for APRN's provision of full prescriptive authority - answer- APRNs are
educated to practice and prescribe independently without supervision, with national
examinations validating their ability to provide safe and competent care, and licensure
ensuring compliance with standards.
Prescriptive authority change for APRN across state lines - answer- When an APRN
moves across state lines, their prescriptive authority may change based on the
regulations of the new state.
Collaboration with a pharmacist for positive patient outcomes - answer- Collaboration
with pharmacists can improve patient outcomes as they have additional information on
formulary, drug interactions, and medication dosing suggestions.
Appropriate action for a nurse when provider is absent - answer- In the absence of the
provider, the nurse should not alter the prescription but can contact the prescriber about
questionable prescriptions.
Pharmacist - answer- Health professional who dispenses medications.
Prescriber - answer- Healthcare provider who writes prescriptions.
, Alter - answer- Change or modify a prescription.
Notification - answer- Informing the prescriber about prescription changes.
Approval - answer- Consent given by the prescriber for altered prescriptions.
Scope of Practice - answer- The range of activities a healthcare provider can perform.
Charge Nurse - answer- Nurse responsible for a specific unit or department.
Telephone Order - answer- Verbal prescription given over the phone in emergencies.
Hospitalist - answer- Physician who specializes in hospital care.
Seizure Activity - answer- Abnormal electrical activity in the brain causing seizures.
Adherence - answer- Patient's compliance with prescribed treatment.
Refill - answer- Request for a repeat prescription of medication.
Handwritten Prescription - answer- Prescription written by hand, especially for certain
medications.
Flat, Itchy Red Rash - answer- Skin reaction characterized by a flat, itchy, red rash.
Respiratory Compromise - answer- Impaired function of the respiratory system.
Drug-Drug Interactions - answer- Effects when two or more drugs interact with each
other.
Baseline Laboratory Values - answer- Initial test results used for comparison in the
future.
Insurance Coverage - answer- Extent of financial protection provided by an insurance
policy.
Sample Pack - answer- Small quantity of medication provided for trial or short-term use.
Costs Vary - answer- Expenses differ based on location and pharmacy.
DEA Number - answer- Unique identifier for healthcare providers prescribing controlled
substances.
Prescriber License Number - answer- Identification number for healthcare providers
authorizing prescriptions.
PHARMACOTHERAPEUTICS FOR
ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSES AND
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS 3RD
EDITION ROSENTHAL
Independent prescriptive authority - answer- The APRN has independent prescriptive
authority because the regulating body does not require that the APRN work under
physician supervision.
Factors increasing need for full prescriptive authority - answer- Implementation of the
Affordable Care Act has increased the number of individuals with health care coverage,
leading to more patients having access to health care services.
Factors attributed to limited prescriptive authority for APRNs - answer- Limiting
prescriptive authority can create barriers to quality, affordable, and accessible patient
care, and may lead to poor collaboration among providers and higher health care costs.
Support for APRN's provision of full prescriptive authority - answer- APRNs are
educated to practice and prescribe independently without supervision, with national
examinations validating their ability to provide safe and competent care, and licensure
ensuring compliance with standards.
Prescriptive authority change for APRN across state lines - answer- When an APRN
moves across state lines, their prescriptive authority may change based on the
regulations of the new state.
Collaboration with a pharmacist for positive patient outcomes - answer- Collaboration
with pharmacists can improve patient outcomes as they have additional information on
formulary, drug interactions, and medication dosing suggestions.
Appropriate action for a nurse when provider is absent - answer- In the absence of the
provider, the nurse should not alter the prescription but can contact the prescriber about
questionable prescriptions.
Pharmacist - answer- Health professional who dispenses medications.
Prescriber - answer- Healthcare provider who writes prescriptions.
, Alter - answer- Change or modify a prescription.
Notification - answer- Informing the prescriber about prescription changes.
Approval - answer- Consent given by the prescriber for altered prescriptions.
Scope of Practice - answer- The range of activities a healthcare provider can perform.
Charge Nurse - answer- Nurse responsible for a specific unit or department.
Telephone Order - answer- Verbal prescription given over the phone in emergencies.
Hospitalist - answer- Physician who specializes in hospital care.
Seizure Activity - answer- Abnormal electrical activity in the brain causing seizures.
Adherence - answer- Patient's compliance with prescribed treatment.
Refill - answer- Request for a repeat prescription of medication.
Handwritten Prescription - answer- Prescription written by hand, especially for certain
medications.
Flat, Itchy Red Rash - answer- Skin reaction characterized by a flat, itchy, red rash.
Respiratory Compromise - answer- Impaired function of the respiratory system.
Drug-Drug Interactions - answer- Effects when two or more drugs interact with each
other.
Baseline Laboratory Values - answer- Initial test results used for comparison in the
future.
Insurance Coverage - answer- Extent of financial protection provided by an insurance
policy.
Sample Pack - answer- Small quantity of medication provided for trial or short-term use.
Costs Vary - answer- Expenses differ based on location and pharmacy.
DEA Number - answer- Unique identifier for healthcare providers prescribing controlled
substances.
Prescriber License Number - answer- Identification number for healthcare providers
authorizing prescriptions.
