APNs can only write prescriptions for schedule IV controlled substances for no more than a 72 hour supply. Is this statement true or false?

The statement is false. In Ohio, Advanced Practice Nurses (APNs) have the authority to prescribe schedule IV controlled substances without the limitation of a 72-hour supply. They are permitted to prescribe these substances in a manner that is consistent with their scope of practice and the rules established by the Ohio Board of Nursing and applicable state and federal regulations. This means that they can write prescriptions that exceed a 72-hour supply, provided it is clinically justified and within their practice framework. Understanding these regulations is crucial for safe medication management and ensuring compliance with pharmacy laws in Ohio.