A patient has taken phenytoin for 2 months. The patient is concerned about the different appearance of the capsules in the most recent prescription. The nurse verifies the label and dosage. What is the next action?
1. Have the patient discard the medication and obtain a new prescription.
2. Inform the patient that the prescription is correct and that different brands have been found to be equally effective.
3. Inform the patient, "You should consistently receive the same formulation to maintain a constant blood level."
4. Instruct the patient to report the pharmacist who filled the prescription for misconduct.
Correct Answer: 2
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