The client has been diagnosed with hypothyroidism and is given a prescription for the medication Synthroid. The prescription contains the letters DAW. What does this abbreviation mean?
a. The abbreviation DAW indicates the prescription should be dispensed with no substitutes, as written.
b. The abbreviation DAW indicates that the generic formula should be substituted.
c. The abbreviation indicates that the prescription should not be dispensed with the trade name.
d. The abbreviation indicates that the prescription should be dispensed as a generic drug only.
a. The abbreviation DAW indicates the prescription should be dispensed with no substitutes, as written.
FEEDBACK:
a. The abbreviation DAW indicates the prescription should be dispensed with no substitutes, as written.
b. The abbreviation DAW indicates not to substitute for a generic brand. Try again.
c. The abbreviation DAW means to dispense as written. Try again.
d. The abbreviation DAW typically refers to a drug that is dispensed as a trade name only. Try again.
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