Which of the following is an appropriate initial action for pharmacy technicians when a label for a prescription they are processing seems to have an error?

a. They should check the label against the original order to determine if an error was made.
b. They should call the physician to clarify the order.
c. They should call the patient.
d. They should notify the pharmacist that an error has been made.


ANSWER: a

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