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How would the APRN’s prescriptive authority be characterized given the absence of physician supervision requirements by state law?
How would the APRN’s prescriptive authority be characterized given the absence of physician supervision requirements by state law?
- Limited authority
- Full authority
- Without limitation
- Independent (correct)
What is the implication of the APRN not being restricted by the physician regarding medication prescription?
What is the implication of the APRN not being restricted by the physician regarding medication prescription?
- The APRN operates under full authority as per state law.
- The APRN can only prescribe medications that the physician approves.
- The APRN’s authority is determined by the physician.
- The APRN can prescribe any medication without limitations. (correct)
Which of the following best describes the relationship of the APRN and the physician in terms of medication prescription?
Which of the following best describes the relationship of the APRN and the physician in terms of medication prescription?
- Collaborative with shared responsibilities.
- Dependent on physician approval for all medications.
- Independent with no required oversight. (correct)
- Supervisory with strict prescription limits.
If an APRN's authority was considered limited, what would that imply about their practice?
If an APRN's authority was considered limited, what would that imply about their practice?
In the scenario where an APRN has independent prescriptive authority, what might this suggest about overall healthcare delivery?
In the scenario where an APRN has independent prescriptive authority, what might this suggest about overall healthcare delivery?
Study Notes
Prescriptive Authority of APRN
- APRN (Advanced Practice Registered Nurse) operates in a urology clinic under physician supervision.
- The physician does not restrict the APRN's medication prescribing capabilities.
- State law does not mandate APRNs to have physician supervision for practice.
- The prescriptive authority is classified as independent, allowing APRNs to prescribe medications autonomously.
- This authority indicates that APRNs can make clinical decisions without limitations imposed by a supervising physician.
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This quiz assesses your understanding of the prescriptive authority of APRNs in different clinical settings. Examine key concepts related to supervision and independence in medication prescribing. Test your knowledge on how state laws influence the practice of Advanced Practice Registered Nurses.
