The nurse is caring for a patient who is taking many prescription medications for various health problems. Which direction from the nurse will help the patient avoid dangerous drug interactions?
a. Only take over-the-counter medications.
b. Have all of the prescriptions filled at the same pharmacy.
c. Avoid taking generic preparations of prescribed medications.
d. Only take the medications that the patient feels are necessary.
ANS: B
The patient's risk for dangerous drug interactions is increased when many medications are taken. Filling all of the prescriptions at the same pharmacy will allow the pharmacist to check for possible interactions.
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