A 69-Year-Old Who Has Been Taking Alprazolam (Xanax) Calls the Clinic

A 69-year-old who has been taking alprazolam (Xanax) calls the clinic asking for a refill of the prescription 1 month before the Xanax should need to be refilled. The best response by the nurse to the patient is

A) "The prescription cannot be refilled for another month. What happened to all of your pills?"
B) "Do you have any muscle cramps and tremors if you don't take the medication frequently?"
C) "I will ask the doctor to prescribe a few more pills, but you will not be able to get any more for another month."
D) "I am concerned that you may be overusing the Xanax. Let's make an appointment for you to see the doctor today."

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