When prescribing antibiotics under PA supervision, which approach is appropriate?

When prescribing antibiotics under PA supervision, which approach is appropriate?

• A. Prescribe whatever the PA learned in school.
• B. Use only patient self-reported symptoms.
• C. Avoid culture data to save time.
• D. Based on guidelines, culture data when available, patient allergy history, and supervising physician-approved protocol.

Answer: (D)