Question

which of the following may a pharmacy technician do to ensure a patient has been dispensed the correct medication? offer the patient counseling by the pharmacist. counsel the patient on how to use the medication. ask the patient what medical conditions they have. ask the patient to explain how to use the medication.

Explanation:

• Option 1: Offering pharmacist counseling is about providing counseling, not verifying medication dispensing.
• Option 2: Counseling on use is a pharmacist's role (or part of ensuring proper use, not verifying dispensing).
• Option 3: Asking about medical conditions is not directly related to verifying the correct medication was dispensed.
• Option 4: Asking the patient to explain how to use the medication can help cross - check if the dispensed medication's usage instructions match what the patient was told, helping ensure the correct medication was given (as different medications have different usage, and if the patient's explanation aligns with the dispensed one, it's a good check).

Answer:

D. Ask the patient to explain how to use the medication.