The Primary Care NP Prescribes an Inhaled Corticosteroid for a Patient

question 5

Multiple Choice

The primary care NP prescribes an inhaled corticosteroid for a patient who has asthma.The third-party payer for this patient denies coverage for the brand that comes in the specific strength the NP prescribes.The NP should:

• A) provide pharmaceutical company samples of the medication for the patient.
• B) inform the patient that the drug must be paid for out of pocket because it is not covered.
• C) order the closest formulary-approved approximation of the drug and monitor effectiveness.
• D) write a letter of medical necessity to the insurer to explain the need for this particular medication.

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Definitions:

FIFO

FIFO, or First-In, First-Out, is an inventory valuation method where goods produced or acquired first are sold, used, or disposed of first.

Ending Inventory

The full value of articles ready to be sold at the conclusion of an accounting duration.

Perpetual Inventory System

An inventory tracking system where updates are made continuously to reflect sales, purchases, and returns in real-time.

LIFO

Last-In, First-Out, an inventory valuation method where the most recently produced items are recorded as sold first.