For which of the following products must a physician authorize the order and provide a copy of his or her DEA registration?
A) Sterile solutions
B) Medications
C) Needles
D) Narcotics

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If the medical assistant is ordering narcotics, the physician must authorize the order and provide a copy of his or her Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration. In some states, ordering sterile solutions (e.g., IV bags, normal saline vials), medications, and needles requires the provider's license number.

For Which of the Following Products Must a Physician Authorize