Washington Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence MPJE Practice Exam

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Who can prescribe controlled substances in Washington?

  1. Only MDs

  2. MDs, DOs, DMDs, DDSs, DVMs, PodDs, DPMs, ARNPs, PA-Cs, Osteopathic PAs

  3. Only pharmacists

  4. Only ARNPs and PAs

The correct answer is: MDs, DOs, DMDs, DDSs, DVMs, PodDs, DPMs, ARNPs, PA-Cs, Osteopathic PAs

In Washington, eight different healthcare professionals are able to prescribe controlled substances. These include MDs, DOs, DMDs, DDSs, DVMs, PodDs, DPMs, ARNPs, PA-Cs, and Osteopathic PAs. Option A is incorrect because only MDs are not the only healthcare professionals who can prescribe controlled substances in Washington. Option C is incorrect because pharmacists are not included in the list of healthcare professionals who are able to prescribe controlled substances. Option D is also incorrect because it only lists two of the eight professions mentioned above.