NAPLEX Pharmacy Exam Prep

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A patient arrives and asks you to re-fill his Ambien prescription. There are no refills left. Which is the best approach for you to take?
  1. Tell him to go and get another appointment with his doctor. You cannot do anything for him.
  2. Give him 1 or 2 pills-he looks tired.
  3. Call the prescriber and determine whether the prescriber wishes to refill.
  4. Both A and B are correct.
Explanation
Answer - C - Ambien is generally given for 7-10 days. The patient’s doctor is the only one who can order a refill.
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