Manitoba Pharmacy Jurisprudence Practice Exam

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Can Nurse Practitioners prescribe narcotics?

Yes, if authorized by the college of registered nurses
No, under no circumstances
Only with direct supervision from a physician
Yes, but only non-addictive narcotics

The correct answer is: Yes, if authorized by the college of registered nurses

Nurses have the ability to prescribe medications, but the extent of their prescribing authority varies by state or province. Option A is correct because in some states or provinces, Nurse Practitioners are allowed to prescribe narcotics with appropriate authorization from the college of registered nurses. This allows for them to safely and effectively manage a patient's pain when necessary. Option B is incorrect because, as mentioned, the extent of prescribing authority varies and there are some cases where NPs can prescribe narcotics. Option C is incorrect because NPs do not always need direct supervision from a physician to prescribe medications. Option D is incorrect because NPs can prescribe a variety of narcotics, not just non-addictive ones.