A patient has been taking fluoxetine (Prozac) for several years, but when picking up the prescription this

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A patient has been taking fluoxetine (Prozac) for several years, but when picking up the prescription this month found that the tablets looked different and became concerned. The nurse, checking with the pharmacist, found that fluoxetine had just become available in the generic form and the prescription had been filled with the generic product. The nurse should tell the patient.

a. That the new tablet may have similar effects or may not so the patient should carefully monitor response. 

b. That generic drugs are available without a prescription and they are just as safe as the brand name medication. 

c. That the law requires that prescriptions be filled with the generic form if available to cut down the cost of medications. 

d. That the pharmacist filled the prescription with the wrong drug and it should be returned to the pharmacy for a refund.

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