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Chapter 3 Prep
Preparation and Utilization of the Patient Profile
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The patient profile serves to : | 1. Identify the patient 2. Mantain a legal record of medications dispensed to the patient. 3. MOST IMPORTANT: Protect the patient against drugs or procedures that could potentially be harmful |
| What information is on the identifying information part of the outpatient profile? | Name, DOB, and contact information |
| What helps to identify potential drug interactions as new prescriptiona are added. | A record of medications dispensed to the patient. |
| Drug allergies and adverse reactions: | helps protect the patient against misprescribed drugs |
| Concurrent medications help what? | prevent drug interactions and therapeutic duplications *All medications taken, including herbal preparations and OTC meds must be recorded. |