Which action best supports accurate medication reconciliation at follow-up?

Which action best supports accurate medication reconciliation at follow-up?

• A. Have patient bring all medications to appointment
• B. Review medications with patient and verify accuracy
• C. Discontinue all medications at the visit
• D. Prescribe new medications without review

Answer: (D)

Medication reconciliation at follow-up hinges on actively verifying every medication the patient is actually taking, including name, dose, route, frequency, and any OTC or herbal products, and comparing that with the medical record and what the patient reports. The best action is to review the medications with the patient and verify accuracy, because this direct discussion confirms what’s truly being used, uncovers discrepancies, and helps prevent duplications or dangerous interactions before any changes are made. Having the patient bring all meds can help surface what’s being used, but without a deliberate verification, errors can still slip through. Discontinuing all medications at the visit eliminates essential therapies and can be harmful. Prescribing new medications without review risks interactions and duplications since you haven’t confirmed the current regimen.

Medication reconciliation at follow-up hinges on actively verifying every medication the patient is actually taking, including name, dose, route, frequency, and any OTC or herbal products, and comparing that with the medical record and what the patient reports. The best action is to review the medications with the patient and verify accuracy, because this direct discussion confirms what’s truly being used, uncovers discrepancies, and helps prevent duplications or dangerous interactions before any changes are made.

Having the patient bring all meds can help surface what’s being used, but without a deliberate verification, errors can still slip through. Discontinuing all medications at the visit eliminates essential therapies and can be harmful. Prescribing new medications without review risks interactions and duplications since you haven’t confirmed the current regimen.