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TEST BANK LEHNE’S PHARMACOTHERAPEUTICS FOR
ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSES AND PHYSICIAN
ASSISTANTS
2ND EDITION BY LAURA D. ROSENTHAL & JACQUELINE
ROSENJACK BURCHUM
9780323554954 CHAPTER 1-92| COMPLETE GUIDE A+
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chapter 1: prescriptive
authority
multiple choice
1. an aprn works in a urology clinic under the supervision of a
physician who does not restrict the types of medications the aprn is
allowed to prescribe. state law does not require the aprn to practice
under physician supervision. how would the aprn’s prescriptive
authority be described?
a. full authority
b. independent
c. without limitation
d. limited authority
ANS>b
the aprn has independent prescriptive authority because the regulating
body does not require that the aprn work under physician supervision.
full prescriptive authority gives the provider the right to prescribe
independently and without limitation. limited authority places
restrictions on the types of drugs that can be prescribed.dif: cognitive
level: comprehensionref: p. 1top: nursing process: i msc: nclex client
needs category: physiologic integrity: pharmacologic and parenteral
therapies
2. which factors increase the need for aprns to have full prescriptive
authority?
a. more patients will have access to health care.
b. enrollment in medical schools is predicted to decrease.
c. physician’s assistants are being utilized less often.
d. aprn education is more complex than education for physicians.
ANS>a
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implementation of the affordable care act has increased the number of
individuals with health care coverage, and thus the number who have
access to health care services. the increase in the number of patients
creates the need for more providers with prescriptive authority. aprns
can fill this practice gap.dif: cognitive level: comprehensionref: p.
2top: nursing process: implementation msc: nclex client needs
category: physiologic integrity: pharmacologic and parenteral
therapies
3. which factors could be attributed to limited prescriptive
authority for aprns? select all that apply.
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a. inaccessibility of patient care
b. higher health care costs
c. higher quality medical treatment
d. improved collaborative care
e. enhanced health literacy
ANS>a , b
limiting prescriptive authority for aprns can create barriers to quality,
affordable, and accessible patient care. it may also lead to poor
collaboration among providers and higher health care costs. it would
not directly impact patient’s health literacy.dif: cognitive level:
comprehensionref:
p. 2top: nursing process: implementation msc: nclex client needs
category: physiologic integrity: pharmacologic and parenteral
therapies
4. which aspects support the aprn’s provision for full
prescriptive authority? select all that apply.
a. clinical education includes prescription of medications and disease
processes.
b. federal regulations support the provision of full authority for aprns.
c. national examinations provide validation of the aprn’s ability to
provide safecare.
d. licensure ensures compliance with health care and safety standards.
e. limiting provision can decrease health care affordability.
ANS>a , c , d
aprns are educated to practice and prescribe independently without
supervision. national examinations validate the ability to provide safe
and competent care. licensure ensures compliance with standards to
promote public health and safety. limited prescriptive authority creates
numerous barriers to quality, affordable, and accessible patient
care.dif: cognitive level: comprehensionref: pp. 1-2top: nursing
process: implementation msc: nclex client needs category: physiologic
integrity: pharmacologic and parenteral therapies
5. which aspects support the aprn’s provision for full
TEST BANK LEHNE’S PHARMACOTHERAPEUTICS FOR
ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSES AND PHYSICIAN
ASSISTANTS
2ND EDITION BY LAURA D. ROSENTHAL & JACQUELINE
ROSENJACK BURCHUM
9780323554954 CHAPTER 1-92| COMPLETE GUIDE A+
, 2
chapter 1: prescriptive
authority
multiple choice
1. an aprn works in a urology clinic under the supervision of a
physician who does not restrict the types of medications the aprn is
allowed to prescribe. state law does not require the aprn to practice
under physician supervision. how would the aprn’s prescriptive
authority be described?
a. full authority
b. independent
c. without limitation
d. limited authority
ANS>b
the aprn has independent prescriptive authority because the regulating
body does not require that the aprn work under physician supervision.
full prescriptive authority gives the provider the right to prescribe
independently and without limitation. limited authority places
restrictions on the types of drugs that can be prescribed.dif: cognitive
level: comprehensionref: p. 1top: nursing process: i msc: nclex client
needs category: physiologic integrity: pharmacologic and parenteral
therapies
2. which factors increase the need for aprns to have full prescriptive
authority?
a. more patients will have access to health care.
b. enrollment in medical schools is predicted to decrease.
c. physician’s assistants are being utilized less often.
d. aprn education is more complex than education for physicians.
ANS>a
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implementation of the affordable care act has increased the number of
individuals with health care coverage, and thus the number who have
access to health care services. the increase in the number of patients
creates the need for more providers with prescriptive authority. aprns
can fill this practice gap.dif: cognitive level: comprehensionref: p.
2top: nursing process: implementation msc: nclex client needs
category: physiologic integrity: pharmacologic and parenteral
therapies
3. which factors could be attributed to limited prescriptive
authority for aprns? select all that apply.
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a. inaccessibility of patient care
b. higher health care costs
c. higher quality medical treatment
d. improved collaborative care
e. enhanced health literacy
ANS>a , b
limiting prescriptive authority for aprns can create barriers to quality,
affordable, and accessible patient care. it may also lead to poor
collaboration among providers and higher health care costs. it would
not directly impact patient’s health literacy.dif: cognitive level:
comprehensionref:
p. 2top: nursing process: implementation msc: nclex client needs
category: physiologic integrity: pharmacologic and parenteral
therapies
4. which aspects support the aprn’s provision for full
prescriptive authority? select all that apply.
a. clinical education includes prescription of medications and disease
processes.
b. federal regulations support the provision of full authority for aprns.
c. national examinations provide validation of the aprn’s ability to
provide safecare.
d. licensure ensures compliance with health care and safety standards.
e. limiting provision can decrease health care affordability.
ANS>a , c , d
aprns are educated to practice and prescribe independently without
supervision. national examinations validate the ability to provide safe
and competent care. licensure ensures compliance with standards to
promote public health and safety. limited prescriptive authority creates
numerous barriers to quality, affordable, and accessible patient
care.dif: cognitive level: comprehensionref: pp. 1-2top: nursing
process: implementation msc: nclex client needs category: physiologic
integrity: pharmacologic and parenteral therapies
5. which aspects support the aprn’s provision for full
