The Primary Care NP Is Prescribing a Medication for an Off-Label

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Multiple Choice

The primary care NP is prescribing a medication for an off-label use.To help prevent a medication error,the NP should:

• A) write "off-label use" on the prescription and provide a rationale.
• B) call the pharmacist to explain why the instructions deviate from common use.
• C) write the alternative drug regimen on the prescription and send it to the pharmacy.
• D) tell the patient to ignore the label directions and follow the verbal instructions given in the clinic.

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