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PTCE Pharmacy Technician

Category - Prescriptions

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Which of the following practitioners are not allowed to write prescriptions?

Medical Doctor
Dentist
Physician Assistant
Registered Nurse

Explanation

Answer: D - Registered Nurses are the only practitioners, listed above, that are not allowed to write prescriptions. Nurses can call in prescriptions to the pharmacy that have been authorized by another practitioner, but cannot write them on their own. If a nurse obtains further education to become a nurse practitioner, they may receive authorization to write prescriptions in some situations.

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