Asked by michelle
LJ’s ambulatory glucose profile shows consistently elevated glucose levels after dinner. LJ mentions eating out more often rather than cooking at home. What should the pharmacy technician do?
a.
Reassure LJ that occasional high readings are normal and no changes are needed
b.
Encourage LJ to skip dinner or avoid carbohydrates at dinner to improve glucose levels
c.
Refer LJ to the pharmacist to discuss dinner choices and physical activity
d.
Refer LJ to the physician for medication adjustments
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The technician should refer LJ to the pharmacist. Consistently high post‑dinner readings with increased eating out suggest modifiable diet/behavior issues and need clinical assessment. A technician should not give clinical advice like skipping meals or dietary prescriptions, nor directly recommend medication changes or simply dismiss persistent hyperglycemia. The pharmacist can review the AGP, discuss dinner choices and portion/carbohydrate control, timing of meals/insulin or other meds, and physical activity, and determine if provider referral or medication adjustment is needed.
The technician should refer LJ to the pharmacist. Consistently high post‑dinner readings with increased eating out suggest modifiable diet/behavior issues and need clinical assessment. A technician should not give clinical advice like skipping meals or dietary prescriptions, nor directly recommend medication changes or simply dismiss persistent hyperglycemia. The pharmacist can review the AGP, discuss dinner choices and portion/carbohydrate control, timing of meals/insulin or other meds, and physical activity, and determine if provider referral or medication adjustment is needed.
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