A patient is prescribed levothyroxine sodium (Synthroid) 25 mcg orally once a day.The pharmacy sends liothyronine sodium (Cytomel) 25 mcg.What is your best action?
A) Give the drug as sent from the pharmacy.
B) Contact the nurse manager for advice.
C) Call the pharmacy to send the correct drug.
D) Explain to the patient that both drugs are thyroid hormone agonists.
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