63. A pharmacy receives the following prescription: Transderm Scop 1.5 mg patches, Sig: Apply one patch daily x 5 days for motion sickness, Dispense #5 Refill x 1. Pharmacist intervention would be appropriate because the medication directions are incorrect for Transderm Scop.
Answer: C
Transderm Scop should be applied once a week.
Transderm Scop patches are designed for application every three days, not daily, which makes the prescription's instructions incorrect. Therefore, the pharmacist's intervention is necessary to correct the application frequency.
A) may not be refilled.
This option refers to the refill status of the medication. While it is true that certain medications may have restrictions on refills, the question does not indicate that this medication cannot be refilled. Thus, this option does not address the primary issue of incorrect application frequency.
B) should be applied every three days.
This option is partially correct, as Transderm Scop is typically applied every three days; however, it does not address the specific error in the prescription stating to apply it daily. Therefore, while this option indicates a more accurate administration schedule, it does not directly resolve the prescription's direction issue.
C) should be applied once a week.
This is the correct answer, as the Transderm Scop patch is intended to be used every three days, equating to approximately twice a week. The original prescription's daily application is incorrect, and a pharmacist intervention is warranted to correct this misunderstanding.
D) is not indicated to treat motion sickness.
This option is incorrect because Transderm Scop is indeed indicated for the treatment of motion sickness. Therefore, the claim that it does not treat this condition is false and does not relate to the prescription's specific issue regarding application frequency.
Conclusion
The correct answer, stating that Transderm Scop should be applied once a week, directly addresses the inaccuracy in the prescription's directions. All other options either misinterpret the medication's application frequency or incorrectly state its indications. Thus, the pharmacist's intervention is crucial to ensure proper usage and patient safety.