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PTCE Pharmacy Technician

Category - Patient Info

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Which of the following pieces of information need to be obtained from a patient before filling their prescription?
  1. Allergies to medications and other relevant substances
  2. Medications, herbal products and vitamins the patient is taking
  3. Any chronic conditions that the patient has
  4. All of the above
Explanation
Answer: D - All of the above information should be obtained from the patient in order to ensure that the medication being filled is appropriate for the patient. This is important in case the patient has allergies to medications, to ensure that the medication is appropriate for the patient's condition and to prevent interactions between medications and supplements. Additional information may be needed as well, depending on the medication being ordered.
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