Which Statement Would Be Appropriate for the Medical Assistant to Include

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which statement would be appropriate for the medical assistant to include when teaching a patient about the proper use of medications?

• A) "You may mix medications without checking with your physician."
• B) "If you do not take your medications as instructed, you may experience dangerous side effects."
• C) "If you miss a dose of your medication, take two doses when you remember it."
• D) "A prescription is just a guideline and does not have to be followed exactly."
• E) "It is okay to share your medication with your family if they have the same symptoms you have."

Differentiate between the official, generic, and trade names of drugs.

Understand the specific actions of various categories of drugs, such as analgesics, antiemetics, anticoagulants, and antiarrhythmics.

Understand the principles of pharmacology, including drug actions and interactions.

Identify the classification and indication of commonly used drugs.

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