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PTCE Pharmacy Technician

Category - Patient Info

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When entering a prescription for Mrs. Reynolds, a message appears stating that the medication you are filling is contraindicated in Mrs. Reynolds, because she has diabetes. What should you do?
  1. Call the patient's doctor
  2. Call the patient
  3. Tell the pharmacist on duty
  4. Bypass the message and continue filling the prescription
Explanation
Answer: C - As the pharmacy technician on duty, you should tell the pharmacist about the contraindication message. This is a very important message, and the pharmacist should be made aware of the situation. It would be inappropriate for you to bypass the message or contact anyone prior to telling the pharmacist.
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