Obtaining Accurate Medication History
Obtaining Accurate Medication History ( 7 Questions)
A nurse is reconciling a client's medications during a home health visit. The nurse observes that the client has several over-the-counter (OTC) products in their medicine cabinet, such as acetaminophen, ibuprofen, antacids, and herbal supplements. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct. Asking the client how often and why they use each OTC product can help identify any potential drug-drug interactions, adverse effects, or self-treatment issues. The nurse should also educate the client on how to use OTC products safely and appropriately.
Incorrect. Advising the client to avoid using any OTC products without consulting their prescriber is unrealistic and unnecessary. Some OTC products are effective and safe for minor ailments, as long as they are used as directed and do not interfere with the client's prescription medications.
Incorrect. Recording only the prescription medications on the medication list is incomplete and inaccurate. The nurse should include all medications that the client is taking, including OTC products, vitamins, minerals, and herbal supplements.
Incorrect. Discarding any OTC products that are expired or unsealed without the client's consent is disrespectful and wasteful. The nurse should inform the client of the risks of using expired or contaminated products and offer to dispose of them properly.
A) Correct. Asking the client how often and why they use each OTC product can help identify any potential drug-drug interactions, adverse effects, or self-treatment issues. The nurse should also educate the client on how to use OTC products safely and appropriately.
B) Incorrect. Advising the client to avoid using any OTC products without consulting their prescriber is unrealistic and unnecessary. Some OTC products are effective and safe for minor ailments, as long as they are used as directed and do not interfere with the client's prescription medications.
C) Incorrect. Recording only the prescription medications on the medication list is incomplete and inaccurate. The nurse should include all medications that the client is taking, including OTC products, vitamins, minerals, and herbal supplements.
D) Incorrect. Discarding any OTC products that are expired or unsealed without the client's consent is disrespectful and wasteful. The nurse should inform the client of the risks of using expired or contaminated products and offer to dispose of them properly.