Texas Occupations Code - Section 157.051. Definitions
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§ 157.051. DEFINITIONS. In this subchapter:
(1) "Advanced practice nurse" has the meaning assigned
to that term by Section 301.152. The term includes an advanced
nurse practitioner.
(2) "Carrying out or signing a prescription drug
order" means completing a prescription drug order presigned by the
delegating physician, or the signing of a prescription by a
registered nurse or physician assistant.
(2-a) "Controlled substance" has the meaning assigned
to that term by Section 481.002, Health and Safety Code.
(2-b) "Dangerous drug" has the meaning assigned to
that term by Section 483.001, Health and Safety Code.
(3) "Physician assistant" means a person who holds a
license issued under Chapter 204.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999. Amended
by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 88, § 1, eff. May 20, 2003; Acts
2005, 79th Leg., ch. 269, § 1.27, eff. Sept. 1, 2005.
Section: 157.001 157.002 157.003 157.004 157.005 157.006 157.007 157.051 157.0511 157.052 157.053 157.054 157.0541 157.0542 157.055
Last modified: August 10, 2007
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