MEDICATION RECONCILLATION ASSINGMENT (PHARMACOLOGY)

 Objectives: 

  1. Explain the process of medication reconciliation 
  2. Identify best-practices for medication reconciliation
  3. Apply the concept of medication reconciliation to the client scenario
  4. Explain how to identify and reconcile medication discrepancies
  5. Identify who should be involved in the medication reconciliation process 

 Assignment instructions: .  

  1. Using the client scenario provided on the assignment document docx and your Davis Drug Guide for Nurses, conduct medication reconciliation. Be sure to include the following in your final submission:
    1. Explain the medication reconciliation process
    2. Analyze the client scenario for any omissions, additions, or duplications of medications and discuss the implications to the client.
    3. Analyze the client scenario for potential risks associated with the clients current condition and currently prescribed home medications 
    4. Identify potential drug interaction and prioritize the drug interactions that are most concerning to you.
    5. Identify actions that the nurse should implement and provide a reason for each action. 

 Use the provided document form to complete the Medication Reconciliation Assignment: