Which Information About Medication Use in a Preoperative Patient Is

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which information about medication use in a preoperative patient is most important to communicate to the health care provider?

• A) The patient takes garlic capsules daily but did not take any on the surgical day.
• B) The patient took a sedative medication the previous night to assist in falling asleep.
• C) The patient uses acetaminophen (Tylenol) as needed for occasional aches and pains.
• D) The patient has a history of cocaine use but quit using the drug over 10 years ago.

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