To assist an older, confused patient to adhere to a multidrug regimen, the nurse will provide which recommendation?
a. Avoid the use of over-the-counter medications.
b. Bring all medications to each clinic visit.
c. Review the manufacturer's information insert about each medication.
d. Save money by getting each drug at the pharmacy with the lowest price.
ANS: B
Patients who take multiple medications should be advised to bring medications to each clinic visit. Patients may take OTC medications as long as those are included in the list of medications reviewed by the provider. Manufacturers' inserts provide an overwhelming amount of information. Patients should be advised to use only one pharmacy.
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