Which Statement About Clinical Psychologists and the Prescription of Medications

question 68

Multiple Choice

Which statement about clinical psychologists and the prescription of medications is most accurate?

• A) Clinical psychologists can legally prescribe medication in all states and jurisdictions of the United States.
• B) Clinical psychologists can legally prescribe medication in some states and jurisdictions of the United States.
• C) Clinical psychologists cannot prescribe medications in the United States because of ethical, but not legal, prohibitions.
• D) Clinical psychologists are legally barred from prescribing medications in all states and jurisdictions under federal law.

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