Safe Prescribing

May use more than 2 sources if needed 1. Describe the role of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) as it pertains to the PMHNP (Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner) 2. Explain your responsibilities when having a DEA number. 3. Explain how you apply for a DEA number. 4. Explain your state’s (North Carolina) requirements for a safe prescribing and prescription monitoring program. Explain your responsibility as a PMHNP to follow these requirements. 5. Provide an example of a drug you may prescribe from each of the Schedule II-V drug levels.