Which information is essential for the nurse to collect when reviewing a patient's medication list? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Drug names
2. Drug manufacturer
3. Dosage being taken
4. Frequency of administration
5. When last refill was obtained
1,3,4
Rationale 1: Drug name is essential information for this assessment.
Rationale 2: It is not necessary to record the name of the drug manufacturer.
Rationale 3: Dosage being taken is essential information for this assessment.
Rationale 4: Frequency of administration is essential information for this assessment.
Rationale 5: It is not necessary to determine when the last prescription refill was obtained.
Global Rationale: Drug name, amount being taken, and frequency of administration are all essential parts of a medication history. It is not important to record the name of the drug manufacturer or when the last prescription refill was obtained.
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