Instruments & RegulatoryQuestion 88 of 100
Professional ethics require an optician who discovers a possible prescription error to do what?
a.Fill it as written without comment
b.Verify with the prescriber before dispensing
c.Change the Rx independently
d.Refuse all service
Explanation
Ethical and safe practice requires the optician to confirm a questionable or seemingly erroneous prescription with the prescribing doctor rather than guessing or unilaterally altering it, protecting the patient.
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