Question

question 2

a patient asks the pharmacy technician to use a container that is not child-resistant for his prescriptions. which of the following types of consent should the technician obtain?

written consent from the patient
verbal consent from the patient
written consent from the prescriber
verbal consent from the prescriber

Explanation:

Analyze the regulatory requirements

Using the Poison Prevention Packaging Act and Non-Child-Resistant Packaging knowledge points
Under the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA) of 1970, prescription medications must be dispensed in child-resistant packaging unless an exemption applies. A patient can request a blanket waiver for all their prescriptions to be dispensed in non-child-resistant packaging, or a single request for a specific prescription.

Determine the required form of consent

Using the Poison Prevention Packaging Act and Non-Child-Resistant Packaging knowledge points
While the PPPA allows a patient to request non-child-resistant packaging verbally, standard pharmacy practice and legal guidelines strongly recommend or require obtaining written consent from the patient (typically via a signed waiver form) to document the request and protect the pharmacy from liability.

Answer:

• Written consent from the patient (Correct answer)
• Verbal consent from the patient
• Written consent from the prescriber
• Verbal consent from the prescriber