What Is Medication Reconciliation

question 17

Multiple Choice

What is medication reconciliation?

• A) Comparing the patient's current medication orders to all of the medications actually being taken
• B) The administration of high alert medications that have been ordered on admission to an acute care facility
• C) The completion of an incident report following a variance that resulted in a serious complication
• D) A printout of computerized patient data that identifies the times that all of the ordered medications are to be administered

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Definitions:

Psychological Exchange

Refers to a transaction or interaction between individuals that involves emotional or cognitive considerations, often in the context of relationships or social behavior.

Economic Exchange

The process of trading goods, services, or both, involving the transfer of money or other valuables between parties.

Reciprocity Norm

A social norm that suggests individuals should repay, in kind, what another has provided or done for them.

Role Transference

A psychological phenomenon where an individual assumes the attitudes, behaviors, or roles of another group or person, often seen in marketing when consumers identify with brand personalities.