In restricted states, APRN prescribers must follow a standardized procedure or protocol for furnishing schedule II and III controlled substances with a patient-specific approach. Please outline the minimum required components of a protocol. You may outline this in bullet form. Alternatively, you may find an appropriate protocol, clinical guideline, or standardized procedure from a literature search and attach it in lieu of outlining your own protocol. Specific to California.ExpectationsLength: A minimum of 150 words per post, not including referencesCitations: At least one high-level scholarly reference in APA per post from within the last 5 years