A Patient with Advanced Colorectal Cancer Is Going to Start

question 4

Multiple Choice

A patient with advanced colorectal cancer is going to start taking long-acting morphine sulfate (MS Contin) . Which of the following statements by the nurse is best?

• A) "I will call the prescription into your local pharmacy."
• B) "You are only allowed to have one refill on this medication before you have to see the doctor again."
• C) "This is considered a Schedule IV medication, so there are strict guidelines we must follow."
• D) "I am faxing the prescription to the pharmacy, but you must also take this written prescription with you to pick it up."

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