Discussion Post: Psychopharmacologic Approaches to Treatment of Psychopathology
a) Describe the role of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) as it pertains to the PMHNP.
b) Explain your responsibilities when having a DEA number.
c) Explain how you apply for a DEA number.
d) Explain your state's requirements for a safe prescribing and prescription monitoring program. Explain your responsibility as a PMHNP to follow these requirements.
e) Provide an example of a drug you may prescribe from each of the Schedule II-V drug levels.
The response must include a reference list. Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.