A pharmacist receives a prescription for oxycodone 80 mg tablets with no diagnosis noted. The dose seems unusually high. What is the most appropriate first step?
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A
Dispense the medication as written since the prescriber has authority
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B
Refuse to fill and document the refusal in the patient file
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C
Contact the prescriber to verify the prescription and clarify clinical intent
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D
Call the state board of pharmacy immediately