You are evaluating the discharge teaching you have done with your patient concerning drug therapy. What statement from the patient would indicate that teaching had been effective?
A) "I have to take three pills each day and I can take them at the time that fits my schedule."
B) "I should take the white pill in the morning because the doctor wants me to take it."
C) "I will add the names and dosages of these new drugs to my medication list in my wallet."
D) "I have prescriptions at different pharmacies. I shop around for the best price for each drug."
C
Feedback:
The patient needs to recognize the importance of keeping an updated list of all current medications and the need to share this list with all health care providers to avoid drug-drug interactions. The patient should understand exactly when to take medications, why that medication is being taken, and how to take it safely. Patients should be encouraged to use a single pharmacy because this will add another layer of safety because the pharmacy will know all drugs being prescribed to this patient.
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