Which of the following groups of health care professionals work with and in conjunction with physicians to provide assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of health conditions and, in most states, are able to write prescriptions? a. nurse practitioners and physician assistants b. physician assistants and unlicensed professionals c. physician assistants and aides d. nurse practitioners and nurse aides

Nurse practitioners and physician assistants

Explanation: *Nurse Practitioners

Nurse practitioners are able to provide a broad range of health services and care to patients, including obtaining a patient’s history; performing a physical exam; and ordering lab work, tests, and procedures. Nurse practitioners are able to diagnose, treat, and manage diseases. They have the authority to write prescriptions (some states do have restrictions on the extent of prescriptive authority) and perform some procedures. There are variations in prescribing laws among the states. Variations include the independent authority to prescribe, restrictions on prescribing, dealing with controlled substances, and the necessity to collaborate with the physician. Nurse practitioners may order medications from a wide range of drug classifications, depending on the patient’s condition.

*Physician Assistants

Physician assistants are members of the healthcare team who work with and under the supervision of physicians. They’re permitted to obtain patients’ medical histories, perform comprehensive physical exams, order diagnostic testing, and perform routine medical procedures. They may also develop health management plans for patients. In most states, physician assistants may write prescriptions... PF