Washington Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence MPJE Practice Exam

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In Washington, what must pharmacists do when they identify problems with a drug prescription after a DUR?

Report the patient to law enforcement
Contact the prescriber if needed
Ignore minor issues to avoid delays
Automatically substitute the drug with a generic

The correct answer is: Contact the prescriber if needed

After a DUR (Drug Utilization Review), pharmacists are required to contact the prescriber if they identify any problems with the drug prescription. This is an important step to ensure patient safety and to prevent any potential drug interactions or issues. Option A, reporting the patient to law enforcement, is incorrect as it is not the responsibility of pharmacists to involve law enforcement in medication-related issues. Option C, ignoring minor issues, can lead to potential harm to the patient and is not a proper course of action. Option D, automatically substituting the drug with a generic, is also not correct as it is against the prescriber's instructions and could lead to medication errors. Overall, contacting the prescriber is the appropriate action for pharmacists to take after identifying problems with a drug prescription after a DUR.