When assessing a patient's medication history, all of the following should be asked by the nurse except:
a. prescription drugs taken c. drug allergies
b. over-the-counter drugs taken d. cost of the medica-tions
D
A medication history is obtained on admission to a health care organization. The medication history should include allergies, prescription and over-the-counter drugs, use of herbal and supplement therapies, health history, pregnancy, also with other status inquiries. The cost of medications is not a part of the medication history.
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