Which of the Following Statements Accurately Represents the American Pharmacists

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements accurately represents the American Pharmacists Association's (APA) official policy concerning a pharmacist's right to refuse to fill a contraceptive prescription?

• A)The APA policy states that a pharmacist has the right to refuse a prescription as long as he or she makes sure customers can get their medications some other way.
• B)The APA requires that all licensed pharmacists fill all prescriptions for all approved medications for all customers, regardless of their personal beliefs.
• C)The APA policy states that a pharmacist can refuse to fill contraceptive prescriptions for minors, but must fill them for adult customers.
• D)The APA refuses to issue an official policy on this controversial matter.

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Definitions:

Ancillary Programs

Supplementary programs or services that support the primary goals of an organization or system, often providing additional benefits.

Diagnostic

Pertaining to the identification of the nature or cause of a health condition or disease.

Therapeutic

Relating to the healing of disease, often involving the use of drugs or other forms of treatment.

Incompatible Medication

Drugs that should not be taken together because their interaction can lead to diminished effectiveness or increased risk of adverse effects.