Which approaches should be included when teaching medication safety to an older, homebound adult? (Select all that apply.)
a. Always dispose of expired medications in the toilet or the sink; never throw them in the trash can.
b. Never share medications with others.
c. If a medication is not finished as prescribed, save it for future use.
d. Keep medications in their original containers.
e. Always request child-proof containers, even if the patient has trouble opening the lids.
ANS: A, B, D
Expired medications should always be disposed of in the toilet or sink; they should never be thrown in the trash where they could be retrieved by others. Medications should never be shared with anyone else. Medications should always be stored in their original containers. A prescription should always be taken as prescribed by the physician. Medications should never be saved for future use. If an older adult has trouble opening child-proof medication containers, he should request non-childproof lids.
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