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\Q\.How does the role of the RN differ from that of the NP? - ANSWERS✔-NP -
Advance knowledge, clinical judgement, prescription writing.
RN - Advocate for patient, input is sought in prescribing process but final decision
falls in the hand of the prescriber.
\Q\.What is a non-NP APN? - ANSWERS✔-Ex: CRNA, midwifery.
Depending on the state depends on what advance practice nurses can do.
Clinical nurse specialist - such as those who work in diabetes management. They
have very in depth knowledge of a specific patient population.
\Q\.Who regulates the NP's scope of practice? - ANSWERS✔-Board of Nursing in
that state
\Q\.Who regulates the NP's prescriptive authority? - ANSWERS✔-state board of
nursing
, \Q\.Describe a holistic approach to care. - ANSWERS✔-Seeing the patient as a
whole and not just prescribing the medication. Including diet, lifestyle
management, family, and including the patient in the decision about taking a
certain medication.
- Culturally specific and sensitive
- education is tailored to the patient.
\Q\.Using good clinical judgement, what questions should you ask yourself before
prescribing a med for a patient? - ANSWERS✔-1. Is a prescription the right
treatment?
2. What are the effective drugs for the disease?
3. Goals of therapy?
4. Monitoring to see if drug is meeting goals?
5. OTC or prescription drug?
6. Cost?
7. Sources of information
\Q\.Why is NP collaboration with other providers so important? - ANSWERS✔-It is
critical for quality pt care. Different perspective on prescribing. Pharmacist is an
expert in pharmacokinetics and pharmacotherapeutics. In some states they have
prescriptive authority. They now have a clinical practice doctorate.
\Q\.Describe the World Health Organization's 6 step model of rational
prescribing? - ANSWERS✔-1. Define the patients problems