Patients who are discharged from the hospital on new medications should
1. be advised that their local pharmacy will provide them with the drug information and instructions they need.
2. be provided with oral and written drug information and instructions.
3. be provided oral drug information and instructions as opposed to written.
4. be provided with written drug information and instructions only.
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale: Patients should be provided with oral and written drug information and instructions prior to discharge. Patients may receive these oral and written materials from their pharmacy, but should be supplied initially by the hospital.
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