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Chapter 43 Drug Distribution Technologies (TECH) Q&A (1 OF 3) Sample Questions

1. A hospital prescription of Lisinopril 10 mg daily, start 1st dose now. However, hospital formulary does not have Lisinopril 10 mg. What is the appropriate action?

A. Contact pharmacist and inform about the prescription.
B. Check automatic substitution and dispense another equivalent drug in the formulary.
C. Call the doctor to inform, the drug is not in the formulary.
D. Do not fill the prescription.

Answer

Ans: B

Tips: 1st step if drug is not available as prescribed dose then look for automatic substitution drug and can dispense equivalent drug.
Non-formulary drug will not be dispensed unless orders by the physician by use of a non-formulary special request form.

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