The neighbor of a primary care NP asks the NP to write a prescription for an antibiotic. The NP should tell the neighbor:
a. a prescription will be written one time only.
b. she will ask a colleague to write the prescription.
c. that it is illegal to write prescriptions for friends.
d. that it is best if the neighbor sees a health care provider before obtaining a prescription.
D
It is not illegal to prescribe antibiotics for friends, but it is unethical. It is better if patients are seen and diagnosed appropriately before antibiotics are prescribed. The NP should recommend that the neighbor see a health care provider.
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