When Prescribing a Medication for a Chronic Condition,the Primary Care

question 2

Multiple Choice

When prescribing a medication for a chronic condition,the primary care NP should tell the patient:

• A) to contact the pharmacy whenever refills are needed.
• B) that it is necessary to return to the clinic for each monthly refill of the medication.
• C) about the frequency of clinic visits necessary for the number of refills authorized.
• D) to ask the pharmacist to supply several months' worth of the medication at a time.

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