The Physician Has Prescribed a Brand Name Drug for the Client

question 13

Multiple Choice

The physician has prescribed a brand name drug for the client. The client tells the nurse that the medication is too expensive. What is the best plan by the nurse?

• A) Help the client receive free medicine through a "patient assistance" program.
• B) Ask the physician if a cheaper brand name drug may be substituted.
• C) Ask the physician if a generic drug may be substituted.
• D) Maintain the client on samples of the brand name drug from the physician's office.

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