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Decrease inflammation. Methylprednisolone is used commonly to treat chronic inflammatory conditions such as Lupus and rheumatoid arthritis. Short-term use of methylprednisolone is also prescribed for acute allergic reactions like poison ivy and exacerbations of lung conditions such as asthma and bronchitis. Injectable methylprednisolone is also available.Careful prescribing is necessary due to severe side effects such as suppression of the adrenal glands and immunosuppression or when withdrawing too quickly, Methylprednisolone is from the drug class of glucocorticoids and is not a controlled substance. Therefore, any nurse practitioner can prescribe methylprednisolone, although with caution. It is recommended that you refer to your individual state NP criteria for prescribing methylprednisolone. 17. Can An NP Prescribe Narcotics? Narcotics are (in general) opioid medications that include many street drugs such as heroin. According to the United Nations definition of narcotics, Cannabis and Cocaine also fall in the category of narcotics. Due to the negative connotation of narcotics, the medical world rarely uses the term anymore. Law enforcement has mainly accepted the term narcotics to be associated with illegal drug use. Legal narcotic medications such as morphine and codeine are used widely for pain management. Illegal narcotic drugs such as heroin have no acceptable medical use in the U.S. and are classified as Schedule I drugs. Schedule I substances cannot be prescribed by any provider due to the high abuse potential.Legal narcotics such as opioid medication for pain are listed as Schedule II drugs. A nurse practitioner can prescribe narcotics in states where NPs are permitted to prescribe Schedule II-controlled substances and have a registered federal DEA number. Some states provide a formulary listing which narcotic medication can be prescribed by an NP. It is wise to refer to your state's individual detailed criteria before prescribing.18. Can An NP Prescribe Opioids? All opioids are narcotic medications. Once again, there are legal and illegal opioid medications. Legal opioids are used primarily for severe pain reduction. Judicial use is recommended due to the highly addictive nature of opioid medication, even in smaller doses. Nurse practitioners can prescribe legal opioids such as morphine and codeine in states where they are permitted to prescribe schedule II medication. The exception being Arkansas which only allows NPs to prescribe hydrocodone under the schedule II category. Other states have additional regulations regarding the prescribing of schedule II drugs. Some of the individual state criteria are listed as additional training, limitations on the length
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