The Pharmacist Is Preparing to Dispense a Medication to a Patient

The pharmacist is preparing to dispense a medication to a patient. What are the checks that must occur prior to the medication being released to the patient? (Select all that apply.) Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.

A) Checking the drug after dispensing it to the patient
B) Checking the drug when taking it out of the container and preparing it.
C) Checking the drug with the original medication order or prescription.
D) Checking the drug when the prescription or medication order is entered into the dispensing system.
E) Checking the drug when he puts it back on the shelf.