NCLEX RN Exam Practice Practice Question
Place these steps of the medication reconciliation process in the correct sequential order from # 1 to # 5. Do NOT include steps that are not part of the medication reconciliation process. 1: Compile a list of newly prescribed medications and other preparations 2: Compile a list of current medications and other preparations 3: Compile a list of only current vitamins, over the counter medications, herbal remedies, nutritional and dietary supplements 4: Compare the two lists and make note of any discrepancies and inconsistencies 5: Employ critical thinking and professional judgments during the comparisons of the two lists 6: Communicate and document the new list of medications to the appropriate healthcare providers
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The medication reconciliation process involves: 1) Compiling current medications, 2) Compiling new medications, 3) Comparing lists for discrepancies, 4) Using critical thinking, 5) Communicating the reconciled list.
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