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Role of APRNs

Based on Module 1: Lecture Materials & Resources and experience, please answer the following questions.

  1. Describe the roles and responsibilities of the APRN when prescribing medication.
  2. Describe the method used to determine what drug therapy to prescribe?
  3. Discuss responsibilities for patient education and teaching based on the prescribed therapy.
  4. Discuss Schedule drugs and prescribing restrictions for each scheduled drug.

Submission Instructions:

  • Your initial post should be at least 700 words, formatted and cited in the current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources. Your initial post is worth 8 points.
    • Each question must be answered individually as in bullet points. Not in an essay format.
    • Example: Question 1, followed by the answer to question 1; Question 2, followed by the answer to question 2; and so forth.

Requirements: at least 700 words

Module 1: Lectures and materials is the content I have to read for the week.

Read and watch the lecture resources & materials below early in the week to help you respond to the discussion questions and to complete your assignment(s).

(Note: The citations below are provided for your research convenience. You should always cross-reference the current APA guide for correct styling of citations and references in your academic work.)

READ

  • Arcangelo, P. V., Peterson, M. A., Wilbur, V., & Reinhold, A. J. (2017). Pharmacotherapeutics for advanced practice: a practical approach (4th Ed.). Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
    • Chapter 1: Issues for the Practitioner in Drug Therapy
    • Chapter 2: Pharmacokinetic Basis of Therapeutics and Pharmacodynamic Principles
    • Chapter 3: Impact of Drug Interactions and Adverse Events on Therapeutics
    • Chapter 4: Principles of Pharmacotherapy in Pediatrics
    • Chapter 5: Principles of Pharmacotherapy in Pregnancy and Lactation
    • Chapter 6: Pharmacotherapy Principles in Older Adults
    • Chapter 7: Principles of Pharmacology in Pain Management
    • Chapter 8: Principles of Antimicrobial Therapy
    • Chapter 10: Pharmacogenomics
  • American Psychological Association. (2020). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (7th ed.).
    Use this resource as needed to format your discussion posts and assignments according to the current APA format.