Manitoba Pharmacy Jurisprudence Practice Exam

What does medication reconciliation involve for patient care?

1. Reviewing only new medications

2. Discontinuing all old medications

3. Reviewing and summarizing all medications for best selection and safety

4. Prescribing new medications only

The correct answer is: Reviewing and summarizing all medications for best selection and safety

Medication reconciliation involves reviewing and summarizing all current medications a patient is taking to ensure the best selection and safety. This includes reviewing any new medications as well as continuing or discontinuing old medications based on the patient's current needs. Option A is incorrect because medication reconciliation involves reviewing all medications, not just new ones. Option B is incorrect because discontinuing all old medications may not be necessary or safe for the patient. Option D is incorrect because medication reconciliation is not limited to prescribing new medications, but rather evaluating all current medications. Thus, option C is the most comprehensive and accurate description of what medication reconciliation involves for patient care.