Author Question: What is medication reconciliation? a. Comparing the patient's current medication orders to all of ... (Read 89 times)

Medesa · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

What is medication reconciliation?

a. Comparing the patient's current medication orders to all of the medications actually being taken
b. The administration of high alert medications that have been ordered on admission to an acute care facility
c. The completion of an incident report following a variance that resulted in a serious complication
d. A printout of computerized patient data that identifies the times that all of the ordered medications are to be administered

Question 2

Which example best demonstrates safe drug administration by the nurse?

a. Administering an oral medication with the patient sitting upright
b. Asking children to say their name before administering the medication
c. Leaving the medications on the bedside stand after verifying patient identification
d. Returning the unused portion of a medication to a stock supply bottle

hugthug12 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 24, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Medication reconciliation is the process of comparing a patient's current medication orders to all of the medications that the patient is actually taking. Administering high alert medications and completing an incident report are not the same as medication reconciliation. A printout of computerized patient data that identifies the times that all of the ordered medications are to be administered is a description of the medication administration record (MAR), not a description of medication reconciliation.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Sitting the patient upright for oral medications is safe medication practice. Children should never be asked their names as a means of positive identification. Remaining with a patient until the drug is swallowed is safe practice. Returning an unused portion of medication to the stock supply bottle is not safe medication practice.