A student is asked by a patient about the side effects of a medicine and answers from memory of a lecture, without saying that they are unsure or suggesting that the pharmacist checks. How appropriate is this action?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Inappropriate, though not disastrous
- Step 1: The student is giving information at the edge of their competence. Step 2. They should say they are not certain and offer to ask the pharmacist, but the answer was broadly accurate and no harm is likely. Answer: Inappropriate, though not disastrous. Why not the others: It is not very inappropriate because the information was broadly right, and it is not appropriate because the student did not signal the limits of their knowledge.
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