What Should the Nurse Teach a Client About Obtaining Prescribed

question 170

Multiple Choice

What should the nurse teach a client about obtaining prescribed central nervous system stimulant medications? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
Standard Text: Select all that apply.

• A) Have the health care provider call the prescription in to a pharmacy that knows your health history.
• B) The prescription can be filled only at a pharmacy especially licensed to dispense these drugs.
• C) There must be a new prescription written each time additional medication is needed.
• D) Ask the pharmacy to pre-certify the number of refills indicated on the prescription form.
• E) Extra rules apply to the dispensing of these drugs because of their abuse potential.

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