Question

question 1
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a patient requests a refill for a hydrocodone/acetaminophen (vicodin) prescription. which of the following actions should a pharmacy technician take?

process and fill the refill for the patient.
contact the prescriber for a refill.
add a one-time emergency refill to the prescription.
inform the patient that their provider will need to submit a new prescription.

Explanation:

Identify the drug classification

Using the Schedule II Regulations and Hydrocodone Refill Rules knowledge points

• Hydrocodone/acetaminophen (Vicodin) is classified as a Schedule II controlled substance under federal law.

Determine refill regulations for Schedule II substances

Using the Schedule II Regulations knowledge point

• Under the Controlled Substances Act, prescriptions for Schedule II controlled substances cannot be refilled.
• A new, valid prescription is required for each dispensing.

Evaluate the technician's correct action

Using the Schedule II Regulations and Hydrocodone Refill Rules knowledge points

• Since refills are legally prohibited for Schedule II drugs, the technician cannot process a refill, contact the prescriber for a refill authorization on the existing prescription, or add an emergency refill.
• The technician must inform the patient that a new prescription must be submitted by their healthcare provider.

Answer:

• Process and fill the refill for the patient.
• Contact the prescriber for a refill.
• Add a one-time emergency refill to the prescription.
• Inform the patient that their provider will need to submit a new prescription. (Correct answer)