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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?
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a. Full authority
b. Independent
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c. Without limitation
d. Limited authority Ans: b. Independent
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. more patients will have access to health care
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Which factors could be attributed to limited prescriptive authority for
APRNs? Select all that apply.
a. Inaccessibility of patient care
b. Higher health care costs
c. Higher quality medical treatment
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d. Improved collaborative care
e. Enhanced health literacy Ans: a. inaccessibility of patient care
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b. higher health care costs
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.
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c.
d.
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.
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b. Federal regulations support the provision of full authority for APRNs.
c. National examinations provide validation of the APRN's ability to
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provide safecare.
d. Licensure ensures compliance with health care and safety standards.
Ans: a.
c.
d.
A family nurse practitioner practicing in Maine is hired at a practice
across state lines in Virginia. Which aspect of practice may change for
the APRN?
a. The APRN will have less prescriptive authority in the new position.
b. The APRN will have more prescriptive authority in the new position.
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c. The APRN will have equal prescriptive authority in the new position.
d. The APRN's authority will depend on federal regulations. Ans: a.
How can collaboration with a pharmacist improve positive outcomes for
patients? Select all that apply.
a. Pharmacists can suggest foods that will help with the patient's
condition.
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b. Pharmacists have additional information on drug interactions.
c. The pharmacist can suggest adequate medication dosing.
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d. Pharmacists have firsthand knowledge of the facility formulary.
e. Pharmacy can alter prescriptions when necessary to prevent patient
harm. Ans: b.
c.
d.
A patient presents with delirium tremens requiring Ativan administration.
The provider of care is not in the facility. Which action by the nurse is
most appropriate?
a. Obtain a telephone order.
b. Contact the on-call hospitalist.