F1 - Legal and Regulatory Aspects of Prescribing

Sunday, August 20, 2023 14:16

F1.1: Review the Scope of Practice and Regulation of APNs

• Prescriptive authority = gives APNs the legal right/authority to prescribe medication
○ Varies state to state
• Table 1, pg xxii: classification of controlled substances

F1.2: Prescribing Responsibilities for the APN

• Table 2,pg xxiii: questions to ask before prescribing a medication

F1.3: Prescribing Process

• Written prescription = legal document that provides direction to both the patient and
• Table 3, pg xxiv: variables influencing prescribing
• Table 4, pg xxv: elements of a well-written prescription

F1.5: Resources
• Table 5, pg xxvi: state and regulatory agency professional practice designations
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