The best response to patients who call to ask if they can use a medication that was prescribed for a previous condition is ____.
A. "You may use the medication if it has not expired."
B. "You should not use the medication because it may not be helpful."
C. "You may use the medication until you come in to see the doctor."
D. "You may use the medication after I review it with you."
E. "You may use the medication, but it will probably cause side effects."
B. "You should not use the medication because it may not be helpful."
Medication prescribed for a previous condition should not be used because the medication may not be helpful, and using the medication may mask the symptoms of the current problem, making the diagnosis more difficult.
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