Question

Sandra is getting her prescription filled by Joshua, the pharmacy technician. He asks her is she is taking any other medications. She tells him she takes a herbal supplement. Which BEST describes what Joshua should do to help the customer?

a. have Sandra talk to the pharmacist to ensure there are no interactions between the supplement and prescription
b. fill Sandra's prescription since herbal medication does not interact with prescription drugs
c. deny Sandra's prescription and send her back to her doctor for a different prescription
d. tell Sandra to immediately stop taking the supplement so she can start the prescription

Answer 1

a. Have Sandra talk to the pharmacist to ensure there are no interactions between the supplement and prescription