What Should the Technician Do If the Prescription Directions Read

question 32

Multiple Choice

What should the technician do if the prescription directions read, "as directed?"

• A) Put "as directed" on the label.
• B) Ask the patient if he or she knows how to take it.
• C) Call the prescriber's office for clarification.
• D) Inform the pharmacist.

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