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Medication Reconciliation
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Medication Reconciliation

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Which of the following is the best course of action when you notice a discrepancy in a patient's medication chart?

  • Continue administering the medication as prescribed by the consultant
  • Disregard the discrepancy as it may be a typo
  • Stop administering the medication until you clarify with the consultant (correct)
  • Reduce the dosage of the medication
  • What should you do if you are unsure about the purpose of the extra medication prescribed by the consultant?

  • Consult with a senior nurse or pharmacist
  • Stop administering the medication
  • Contact the consultant to clarify the prescription (correct)
  • Administer the medication as prescribed by the consultant
  • What is the potential harm of administering medication without clarifying discrepancies in the prescription?

  • The patient may develop antibiotic resistance
  • The patient may experience adverse effects from the medication (correct)
  • The patient may become addicted to the medication
  • The medication may interact with other medications the patient is taking
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