Lecture 4.2 Florida Law Updates

True/False:

ARNP and APRN are the same job title.

True

* ARNP = advanced registered nurse practitioner

* APRN = advanced practice registered nurse

True/False:

Both PAs and ARNPs are legally authorized to prescribe CSs.

True

Which of the following is FALSE about the formulary for PAs?

A) Formulary that licensed PAs may prescribe

B) Includes general anesthetics

C) Includes radiographic contrast materials

D) Prescribing of C-II drugs is limited to a 7 day supply

A) Formulary that licensed PAs may prescribe

* It is a NEGATIVE formulary (what PAs may NOT prescribe)

PAs are not allowed to prescribe psychiatric mental health CSs for minors younger than _____ years of age.

18

True/False:

Supervising physicians may delegate prescribing or dispensing powers to PAs for any medication used in the practice.

False

* They CAN delegate, but it CANNOT be a medication that is listed on the PA negative formulary

True/False:

PAs are required to tell patients that they are PAs and that the patient has the right to see a physician before getting prescribed or dispensed any medication.

True

If delegating prescribing/dispensing power to a PA, the supervising physician must report "intent to delegate" to the _____.

Department of Health (DOH)

All PAs with prescribing power must file an affidavit with the DOH for a minimum of _____ hours of continuing medical education (CME) credits with each licensure renewal application.

10

Of the 10 CME hours required for PAs, _____ of those hours must be on safe and effective use of CS medications.

3

Of the 10 CME hours required for PAs, 3 of those hours must be on _____.

Safe and effective CS medications

Which of the following may an ARNP practice as?

A) Certified registered nurse anesthetist

B) Certified nurse midwife

C) Nurse practitioner

D) Any of the above

D) Any of the above

ARNPs may prescribe or dispense a CS ONLY if graduated from a(n) _____ or _____ degree in a clinical nursing specialty area with training in specialized practitioner skills.

Master's

Doctoral

True/False:

ARNPs can administered CSs even if they are listed on the ARNP negative formulary.

True

* They can ADMINISTER but they cannot PRESCRIBE

True/False:

Prescribing of C-II drugs by ARNPs is limited to a 7 day supply.

True

True/False:

Psychiatric CS medications can be prescribed by psychiatric nurses.

True

* This is an exception to the ARNP negative formulary

A nurse certified by a health care _____ is exempt from CE requirements.

Specialty program

All ARNPs with prescribing power must complete a minimum of _____ hours of continuing education (CE).

30

Of the 30 CE hours required for ARNPs, _____ of those hours must be on safe and effective use of CS medications.

3

Of the 30 CE hours required for ARPNs, 3 of those hours must be on _____.

Safe and effective CS medications

True/False:

PAs and ARNPs can prescribe CSs in pain management clinics.

False

* Only licensed physicians

_____ is the clinical practice of trading the sex partners of patients diagnosed with chlamydia or gonorrhea by providing prescriptions or medication's to the patient to take to his/her partner without the healthcare provider first examining the partner.

Expedited partner therapy (EPT)

True/False:

Expedited partner therapy (EPT) allows physicians and ARNPs to treat patients and their sexual partners with a diagnosed STD when the sexual partner is unlikely or unable to seek treatment.

True

Before dispensing EPT medications, the HCP must check for _____.

Allergic reactions