Author Question: The nurse is completing the medication reconciliation form for a patient. Which information is most ... (Read 78 times)

nenivikky · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The nurse is completing the medication reconciliation form for a patient. Which information is most important for the nurse to include?

a. The patient reports taking Ginkgo biloba daily for the last 6 months.
b. The patient reports having high hematocrit levels during his last hospital stay.
c. The patient reports he has been diabetic for 10 years.
d. The patient reports having a recent infec-tion.

Question 2

Through which method(s) can influenza spread? (Select all that apply.)

a. Direct contact
b. Indirect contact
c. Vector
d. Blood-borne method
e. Droplets

joshraies · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
As part of the medication reconciliation form, all home medications (including herbal prepara-tions like Gingko biloba) are listed and reviewed by the provider, pharmacist, and nurses. The information gathered during the completion of this form may impact care that the patient will receive. Abnormal lab work and history of chronic or acute illnesses are important components of the patient's history but should not be part of the medication reconciliation form.

Answer to Question 2

A, B, E
Influenza spreads through direct and indirect contact from droplets. Influenza is not spread by vectors or the blood-borne method.