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Can a nurse practitioner write a prescription for depression medication?
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∙ 12y ago
Yes, nurse practitioners can write prescriptions for antidepressants. Whether they will or not depends on their specialty, training, and practice site, just as with physicians.
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Is oxygen a medication?
Yes, oxygen is a medication. In the USA, it requires a prescription from a Medical Doctor (MD), Nurse Practitioner, or Physician's Assistant for its dispensing and administration.
Can a nurse practitioner write prescriptions for Viagra?
Yes, a nurse practitioner can write a prescription for Viagra. Just as with physicians, however, he or she may not normally do so in his or her practice. (For example, it's hard to imagine a pediatric nurse practitioner writing a prescription for Viagra.)
Can a nurse practitioner write a prescription for medicare billing?
Nurse practitioners can write prescriptions for patients with Medicare.
Can LPNs call in a refill to the pharmacy?
In most states, Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) are not authorized to call in prescription refills to the pharmacy. This task generally falls under the duties of a Registered Nurse (RN) or a healthcare provider such as a physician or nurse practitioner. LPNs often assist with medication administration but do not typically have the authority to order prescriptions.
Who can answer a phone call regarding the side-effects of a medication?
nurse practitioner or physician assistant
Can a Nurse practitioner prescribe Medical Marijuana?
Not unless they have legally acquired a prescription pad.
What are some great Nurse Practicioner Jobs?
"There's various types of Nurse Practitioner jobs including Geriatric Nurse Practitioner, Rehabilitation Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, etc. These are all great nurse practitioner jobs, though the best is personal preference."
Is a prescription from a nurse practicioner sufficient to obtain a service dog?
Laws very from state to state, but in most states, nurse practitioners have full prescriptive authority and 27 (as of 2012) have laws allowing independent nurse practitioner practice. Your best bet is to ask the nurse practitioner, the service dog agency, or your insurance company.
What type of degree do you need to be a nurse practitioner?
Typically, the minimum degree required as a nurse practitioner is a masters degree.Typically, the minimum degree required as a nurse practitioner is a masters degree.Typically, the minimum degree required as a nurse practitioner is a masters degree.Typically, the minimum degree required as a nurse practitioner is a masters degree.Typically, the minimum degree required as a nurse practitioner is a masters degree.Typically, the minimum degree required as a nurse practitioner is a masters degree.
What nurse practitioner do?
I see a nurse practitioner on a regular basis. A nurse practitioner is able to write out prescriptions to patients, and complete physical exams on patients.
Can you get birth control pills from a pharmacy?
Yes, but you need a prescription from a doctor or nurse practitioner. Birth control pills are not sold over-the-counter.
How old you should be to be a nurse practitioner?
A nurse practitioner typically has a master's degree, and is at least 24 years old. The average nurse practitioner is significantly older.
