A patient is prescribed tadalafil (Cialis). The pharmacy sends vardenafil (Levitra). What is your best action?
a. Give the drug because these drugs can be used interchangeably.
b. Notify the prescriber to clarify the order.
c. Ask the patient which drug he would prefer to take.
d. Contact the pharmacy and request the correct drug.
ANS: D
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