Question 74

The medication should be applied once a week.

The pharmacist intervention is appropriate because the transdermal Scopolamine patches are intended for application every three days, not once a week. This discrepancy in application frequency raises concerns about the effectiveness and proper use of the medication for motion sickness.

A) may not be refilled.

This option is incorrect because the prescription explicitly states that there is a refill for one additional supply. Therefore, refilling is not an issue that requires pharmacist intervention in this scenario.

B) should be applied every three days.

This option is incorrect as well because the prescription states that one patch is to be applied daily for five days. Therefore, the recommended frequency is daily, not every three days.

C) should be applied once a week.

This option is correct. Scopolamine patches are typically designed to be applied every three days, which would imply that they cannot be applied once a week without compromising their effectiveness for treating motion sickness. This misunderstanding would warrant pharmacist intervention.

D) is not indicated to treat motion sickness.

This option is incorrect because the transdermal Scopolamine patch is specifically indicated for the treatment of motion sickness, as noted in the prescription. Therefore, intervention based on the indication of the medication is not necessary.

Conclusion

The pharmacist intervention is justified due to the misunderstanding regarding the application frequency of the transdermal Scopolamine patches. While option C was chosen as the correct answer, options A, B, and D were incorrect as they misrepresent the prescription details and the proper use of the medication. Thus, ensuring correct application frequency is crucial for effective treatment.