2017 Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 630 - Physicians, Physician Assistants, Medical Assistants, Perfusionists and Practitioners of Respiratory Care
NRS 630.369 - Injecting patient with certain chemotherapeutic agents.
1. A person, other than a physician, shall not inject a patient with any chemotherapeutic agent classified as a prescription drug unless:
(a) The person is licensed or certified to perform medical services pursuant to this title;
(b) The administration of the injection is within the scope of the person’s license or certificate; and
(c) The person administers the injection under the supervision of a physician. The Board shall prescribe the requirements for supervision pursuant to this subsection.
2. As used in this section:
(a) “Dangerous drug” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 454.201.
(b) “Prescription drug” means:
(1) A controlled substance or dangerous drug that may be dispensed to an ultimate user only pursuant to a lawful prescription; and
(2) Any other substance or drug substituted for such a controlled substance or dangerous drug.
(Added to NRS by 2007, 3041)