Final answer:
The correct medication to dispense to the patient, as per the prescription with "no substitution" for Percocet tabs 5/325, is option 1) Percocet. Percocet contains oxycodone and acetaminophen and is intended for immediate pain relief, not continuous pain management like its extended-release counterparts.
Step-by-step explanation:
A patient has been prescribed Percocet tabs 5/325 with the instruction "no substitution" on the prescription. This instruction indicates that the pharmacist must dispense the specific brand name medication, Percocet, which is a combination of oxycodone (an opioid pain reliever) and acetaminophen (a non-opioid pain reliever). Given the choices presented, the correct medication to provide to the patient is option 1) Percocet. This is because Roxicet, while a similar medication, is not the brand specified, Percocet extended-release is a different formulation meant for around-the-clock pain control, and oxycodone/acetaminophen is a generic designation that includes various brands, not necessarily Percocet itself.
It's important to understand that oxycodone is often prescribed for moderate to severe pain and is found in both immediate-release and extended-release forms. Percocet is the immediate-release form, intended for pain relief with doses taken at intervals throughout the day, as opposed to continuous pain management. As prescription opioids can lead to addiction, abuse, and overdose, healthcare providers and patients must carefully follow prescription instructions and consider the risks associated with these medications.