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Which of the following is NOT a recommended medication adherence instruction?
Which of the following is NOT a recommended medication adherence instruction?
- Taking extra doses
- Stopping medications
- Skipping doses
- Maintaining a medication list (correct)
What should be included in the medication list?
What should be included in the medication list?
- Only prescribed medications
- Only over-the-counter medicines
- All medications, including prescribed medications, over-the-counter medicines, supplements, and herbs (correct)
- Only supplements and herbs
Why might regular blood tests be needed for some prescribed medications?
Why might regular blood tests be needed for some prescribed medications?
- To ensure medication adherence
- To check for drug interactions
- To monitor the patient's overall health
- To check drug levels or potential side effects (correct)
What should a patient do if they experience unexpected side effects from their medications?
What should a patient do if they experience unexpected side effects from their medications?
Where should medications be stored?
Where should medications be stored?