A Client Says to the Nurse,I Just Don't Understand Why

question 10

Multiple Choice

A client says to the nurse,I just don't understand why my prescription costs so much.I tried to get a generic one,but the doctor said there isn't one yet." Which rationales are most appropriate for the nurse to use when responding to this client's question?
Select all that apply.

• A)During the time of exclusivity,there is little competition,resulting in higher prices.
• B)During the time of exclusivity,there are generic versions of the drug,but the pharmacist has the right to sell only the brand-name drug.
• C)Once the time of exclusivity is over,other drug companies will be able to market generic drugs for less than the brand-name drug.
• D)When the generic equivalent is released,the physician may routinely substitute the brand-name version for the generic version.
• E)The period of exclusivity does not apply to Internet pharmacies based in other countries.

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