Which of the following is the most appropriate thing to do when a patient asks a pharmacy technician about the contraindications of a drug?

Listen carefully and the patient and print some information about the drug
Explain the contraindications of the drug
Listen carefully to the patient and inform the pharmacist
Advise the patient to contact his physician


Listen carefully to the patient and inform the pharmacist

Rationale: When a patient asks a pharmacy technician about the contraindications of a drug, he or she should listen carefully to the patient and inform the pharmacist, who can then counsel the patient.

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