PTCE Pharmacy Technician

Category - Patient Info

There is a pharmacy that has two patients by the name of Julie Smith. What is the best way to avoid a misfill in this situation?
  1. Have their middle name or initial on file.
  2. Always verify their date of birth when they pick up.
  3. Always verify their address when they pick up.
  4. All of the above
Explanation
Answer: D - The best way to avoid a misfill when your pharmacy has two patients with the same name is to have their middle names/initials on file and to verify their dates of birth and addresses when they pick up their medication.
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