1. Role of NP: Answer State title protection. Board of nursing regulates practice. 5 states have joint oversight with medical board. Scope of practice is determined by NP license. 24 states are totally NPs are anonomous 20 states require physician collaboration 3 states have physician supervision Some states allow NPs to prescribe by protocol. 2. Role of PA: Answer Title protection in all states. All have prescription authority 5 states limit PA formulary 15 states permit only schedule III to V drugs Practice oversight by MD Control of practice and licensing by medical board. 3. Factors involved in using good clinical judgement: Answer Is a prescription the right treatment? Which drugs are effective for the disease? What are the goals of therapy? Cure or maintain? Monitor to see if drug meets goals Check for drug duplications-polypharmacy OTC vs. Rx What is the cost of the drug? Where did you get your information? Is it EBP? 4. Pharmacotherapeutics: Answer Intregates pharmacology, pathophysiology, and therapeutics