Laura Lee is a CMA (AAMA) certified medical assistant working at a family practice. Today, she was assigned to answer the phone. One of the calls comes from a 32-year-old patient who states the doctor saw her three months ago and prescribed zolpidem, a medication for insomnia. The patient would like to obtain a refill for the medication even though she does not have an appointment scheduled. What should Laura do? What kind of controlled substances can a medical assistant call in to a pharmacy? How can you identify a controlled substance just by looking at the label of a medication? Which agency enforces proper use of controlled substances?

Laura Lee is a CMA (AAMA) certified medical assistant working at a family practice. Today, she was assigned to answer the phone. One of the calls comes from a 32-year-old patient who states the doctor saw her three months ago and prescribed zolpidem, a medication for insomnia. The patient would like to obtain a refill for the medication even though she does not have an appointment scheduled. What should Laura do? What kind of controlled substances can a medical assistant call in to a pharmacy? How can you identify a controlled substance just by looking at the label of a medication? Which agency enforces proper use of controlled substances?

Principles Of Pharmacology Med Assist

6th Edition

ISBN:9781337512442

Author:RICE

Publisher:RICE

Chapter7: Drug Sources, Schedules, And Dosages

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 7RQ

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