PTCE Pharmacy Technician

Category - Prescriptions

Which of the following healthcare practitioners are allowed to write prescriptions?
  1. Nurse
  2. Nurse Practitioner
  3. Certified Nursing Assistant
  4. Licensed Practical Nurse
Explanation
Answer: B - Nurse Practitioners are the only practitioners listed, above, that have the authority to write prescriptions. The other options listed cannot write prescriptions without authorization from a doctor or other healthcare practitioner, with the authority to write prescriptions. Other examples of practitioners that have the authority to write prescriptions are medical doctors, dentists and physician assistants.
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