Clinical Judgment in Prescribing Includes

question 4

Multiple Choice

Clinical judgment in prescribing includes:

• A)Factoring in the cost to the patient of the medication prescribed
• B)Always prescribing the newest medication available for the disease process
• C)Handing out drug samples to poor patients
• D)Prescribing all generic medications to cut costs

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