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Which of the following is the most appropriate action for the pharmacist to take in this situation?
Which of the following is the most appropriate action for the pharmacist to take in this situation?
- Contact the local formulary to request approval for the new drug
- Provide the new drug to the junior doctor as requested
- Refuse to provide the new drug as it is not kept in the hospital pharmacy (correct)
- Check with the consultant before providing the new drug
What is the potential consequence of providing the new drug without approval or proper documentation?
What is the potential consequence of providing the new drug without approval or proper documentation?
- The consultant may be pleased with the pharmacist's initiative
- The hospital may face legal action for using unapproved medication (correct)
- The junior doctor may receive a promotion
- The patient may experience adverse effects from the drug
What should the pharmacist do if the consultant insists on using the new drug despite it not being approved by the local formulary?
What should the pharmacist do if the consultant insists on using the new drug despite it not being approved by the local formulary?
- Provide the new drug as requested by the consultant
- Contact the local formulary to request emergency approval for the new drug (correct)
- Refuse to provide the new drug and report the consultant to hospital administration
- Check with the hospital's legal department before providing the new drug
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