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An Older Adult Has Been Taking Alprazolam and Calls the Clinic

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An older adult has been taking alprazolam and calls the clinic asking for a refill of the prescription 1 month before it should need to be refilled. Which of the following responses is most appropriate?

An older adult has been taking alprazolam and calls the clinic asking for a refill of the prescription 1 month before it should need to be refilled. Which of the following responses is most appropriate?


A) "The prescription cannot be refilled for another month. What happened to all of your pills?"
B) "Do you have any muscle cramps or tremors if you don't take the medication frequently?"
C) "I will ask the doctor to prescribe a few more pills, but you will not be able to get any more for another month."
D) "I am concerned that you may be overusing the alprazolam. Let's make an appointment for you to see the doctor today."

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