Question

a patient is picking up a prescription for birth control and states they might be pregnant. which of the following actions should the pharmacy technician take? notify the pharmacist. tell the patient not to take the medication. instruct the patient to purchase an over - the - counter pregnancy test. dispense the medication.

Explanation:

In a pharmacy setting, if a patient picking up birth - control medication says they might be pregnant, the pharmacy technician should notify the pharmacist. The pharmacist is a licensed professional who can make appropriate decisions regarding drug safety during pregnancy. Telling the patient not to take the medication is not within the technician's scope. Recommending a pregnancy test or dispensing the medication without consulting the pharmacist are also inappropriate actions as they may have implications for the patient's health.

Answer:

Notify the pharmacist.