Which statement regarding Advanced Practice Nurses (APNs) prescribing Schedule II drugs is correct?

The statement that Advanced Practice Nurses (APNs) in both a physician's office and hospital ER can write prescriptions for Schedule II drugs is correct. In Ohio, APNs are authorized to prescribe medications, including Schedule II controlled substances, provided they have a current collaborative agreement with a physician. This collaboration generally allows APNs to operate with a degree of autonomy in various healthcare settings, including physician offices and emergency rooms.

In a physician's office, APNs often have the authority to manage patient care and prescribe necessary medications, which includes controlled substances that fall into Schedule II. Similarly, in an emergency room, the urgent nature of care may necessitate the prescribing of Schedule II drugs for pain management or other critical conditions. Therefore, both settings align with the regulatory framework that governs APNs' prescribing practices in Ohio. This illustrates the important role that APNs play in patient care and the flexibility in their ability to respond to various medical needs across different environments.