Under the National Patient Safety Goal for maintaining and communicating accurate medication information, medication reconciliation includes

A. identifying and resolving discrepancies and providing information about medications upon discharge
B. providing information on medications to be taken at the end of the encounter and forwarding a medication list to the primary care provider at discharge
C. obtaining a medication history, identifying and resolving discrepancies, getting clarification of the correct dosage, and obtaining information during transitions of care


Answer: A. identifying and resolving discrepancies and providing information about medications upon discharge

Health Professions

You might also like to view...

What is defined as the negative logarithm of the hydrogen ion concentration?

A. buffer B. pH C. acid D. HCO3-

Health Professions

Which type of injury usually will only cause superficial and partial-thickness burns due to its flashover effect?

a. lightning b. radiation c. chemical d. thermal

Health Professions

Today, a practice's financial summary is generally prepared by ____. 

A. the physician B. a senior accountant C. practice management software D. the practice's auditors E. an attorney

Health Professions

The ____________________, written around 1500 BC, contained formulas for over 800 remedies

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Health Professions