Pharmacy technicians should check the stock bottle's labeling and the NDC number in the computer system, and compare these to the original prescription. A good step to follow upon first use of the contents of the stock bottle is to mark its front label with which of the following letters?
C
X
W
Z
X
Rationale: Upon first use of the contents of a stock bottle, the letter "X" should be written on its front label to signify that it has been opened and partially used.
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