The Best Response to Patients Who Call to Ask If

question 3

Multiple Choice

The best response to patients who call to ask if they can use a medication that was prescribed for a previous condition is ____.

• A) "You may use the medication if it has not expired."
• B) "You should not use the medication because it may not be helpful."
• C) "You may use the medication until you come in to see the doctor."
• D) "You may use the medication after I review it with you."
• E) "You may use the medication, but it will probably cause side effects."

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