A medical assistant receives a verbal order from the provider to increase a patient's medication dosage. Which of the following actions should the medical assistant take?

While it is important to clarify any uncertainties, asking the provider to repeat the order does not ensure that the medical assistant has accurately recorded the dosage change. This action could lead to further miscommunication, whereas reading back the order confirms understanding and accuracy.

Simply increasing the dosage without first confirming the order poses a significant risk of medication errors. It is essential to verify the dosage with the provider to ensure patient safety and adherence to protocols; acting on an unverified order could have serious consequences.

Calling the pharmacy to inform them of the dosage increase without first confirming the order with the provider is premature. The medical assistant must first ensure that the order is correctly understood and verified, as the pharmacy will rely on accurate information from the assistant to process the medication change.