What Should Happen If Narcotics Are Not Used Due to a Partial

question 7

Multiple Choice

What should happen if narcotics are not used due to a partial dosage,error,or cancellation of an order?

• A)They should be reviewed by the physician who wrote the order,who will determine next steps.
• B)They should be sent back to the pharmacy for inspection and potential reuse.
• C)They must be destroyed and two health care practitioners must sign as witnesses of the disposal of the drug.
• D)They should be kept in the medication room for other patients for up to one week.

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