Which of the following is true about EZ-open prescription bottle lids?
They must be provided to all elderly patients
They must be provided to any individual who does not have children living in his or her home
All prescriptions require these lids are used; however, patients may request that they not be used
A prescriber or a patient may request that these lids are placed on their medication containers
A prescriber or a patient may request that these lids are placed on their medication containers
Rationale: The Poison Prevention Act allows the prescriber or patient to request an EZ-open container lid.
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