How do they match: Nurse Practitioners

  • Counsel patients about drug regimens and possible side effects or interactions with other substances, such as food supplements, over-the-counter (OTC) medications, or herbal remedies.
  • Detect and respond to adverse drug reactions, with special attention to vulnerable populations such as infants, children, pregnant and lactating women, or older adults.
  • Prescribe medication dosages, routes, and frequencies, based on such patient characteristics as age and gender.