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A pharmacist is reviewing a new electronic prescription for 'hydrALAZINE 25 mg tablets, take one tablet by mouth three times daily.' The patient's profile also shows an active prescription for 'hydrOXYzine 25 mg capsules.' Which of the following is the MOST appropriate action for the pharmacist to take to prevent a medication error?

Add an alert to the pharmacy system to flag these two medications as look-alike/sound-alike. Dispense the hydralazine as prescribed and counsel the patient on the new medication. Contact the prescriber to confirm the indication for the new prescription. Ask the patient if they are aware of why they are starting a new blood pressure medication.

Correct Answer:

Contact the prescriber to confirm the indication for the new prescription.

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