Question

KH presents to the pharmacy with a prescription for Sumavel DosePro. Which of the following should not be discussed during the counseling session?

A. The dose should be administered into the abdomen or thigh.
B. Avoid use within 2 inches of the naval or belly button.
C. After snapping off the tip, flip the lever down until it clicks into the handle.
D. Press the blue button at the end of the device to administer the injection.
E. The noise from the burst of air that delivers the medication may surprise some patients.

Answer 1

During a counseling session for Sumavel DosePro, the information not to be discussed is 'After snapping off the tip, flip the lever down until it clicks into the handle,' since it does not pertain to the medication instructions.

Step-by-step explanation:

A student has asked which information should not be discussed during a counseling session for a prescription of Sumavel DosePro. The options regarding dosage and route of administration given are all important aspects except for one that does not pertain to the medication instructions. Among the provided options, the incorrect one to discuss during a counseling session is:

C. After snapping off the tip, flip the lever down until it clicks into the handle.

This does not relate to the administration of Sumavel DosePro and thus should not be discussed. It's important that the counseling session addresses the correct dosage, proper injection technique, avoidance of injection near the naval, and prepares the patient for the noise from the device which is a normal part of its operation.