The Primary Care NP Is Prescribing a Medication for an Off-Label

The primary care NP is prescribing a medication for an off-label use.To help prevent a medication error,the NP should:

A) write "off-label use" on the prescription and provide a rationale.
B) call the pharmacist to explain why the instructions deviate from common use.
C) write the alternative drug regimen on the prescription and send it to the pharmacy.
D) tell the patient to ignore the label directions and follow the verbal instructions given in the clinic.

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