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What is the definition of medication reconciliation?
What is the definition of medication reconciliation?
- The process of monitoring patient adherence to medications
- The process of diagnosing potential adverse drug events
- The process of comparing a patient's current medications with newly ordered medications to resolve discrepancies (correct)
- The process of administering medications to a patient
Why is medication reconciliation important?
Why is medication reconciliation important?
- To minimize patient consultations with healthcare professionals
- To reduce the cost of medications for patients
- To avoid omissions, duplications, dosing errors, and potential adverse interactions (correct)
- To speed up the medication administration process
What is the goal of medication reconciliation?
What is the goal of medication reconciliation?
- To completely eliminate the need for medication changes
- To obtain and maintain accurate and complete medication information for a patient (correct)
- To speed up the discharge process for patients
- To minimize the number of medications prescribed to a patient
What is a leading cause of adverse drug events (ADE) within health care systems?
What is a leading cause of adverse drug events (ADE) within health care systems?
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Why do adverse drug events (ADE) occur?
Why do adverse drug events (ADE) occur?
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Definition of Medication Reconciliation
- A systematic process to ensure patients' medication lists are accurate and up-to-date across different care settings.
- Involves comparing the patient's current medication regimen with the new medications prescribed during transitions of care.
Importance of Medication Reconciliation
- Prevents medication errors that can lead to adverse drug events (ADEs).
- Enhances patient safety and quality of care by reducing discrepancies in medication use.
- Facilitates communication among healthcare providers, patients, and caregivers regarding medication management.
Goal of Medication Reconciliation
- Achieve an accurate and complete medication list to optimize drug therapy and minimize risks of harm.
- Ensure continuity of care, particularly during transitions such as hospital admission, transfer, or discharge.
Leading Cause of Adverse Drug Events (ADE)
- Medication reconciliation issues, including discrepancies between prescribed and actual medications, are a significant contributor to ADEs.
- Inadequate information transfer during care transitions can result in missed doses, duplicate therapies, or inappropriate medications.
Causes of Adverse Drug Events (ADE)
- Complexities of medication regimens and patient health conditions lead to higher risks of errors.
- Lack of effective communication and information sharing among healthcare providers during patient handoffs.
- Incomplete medication histories due to patient recall issues or lack of access to previous healthcare records.
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