Case Study Otc Supplements
Maggie,
Patients may not fully understand when asked the question, what they are currently taking. As a nurse I would want to be more direct with this question, such as, what is their current prescribed medication and if they are taking any OTC supplement and/or any OTC pain medication. I would want to make sure that, the provider is aware of everything the patient is taking. I would also, explain that the supplement that they are taking may affect, on how well their prescribed medication works and to discuss with their doctor before starting taking any supplements. I would also, suggest that, she take a current list of supplements and prescribe medication to their pharmacist to check for drug to drug interaction.
Patients may not fully understand when asked the question, what they are currently taking. As a nurse I would want to be more direct with this question, such as, what is their current prescribed medication and if they are taking any OTC supplement and/or any OTC pain medication. I would want to make sure that, the provider is aware of everything the patient is taking. I would also, explain that the supplement that they are taking may affect, on how well their prescribed medication works and to discuss with their doctor before starting taking any supplements. I would also, suggest that, she take a current list of supplements and prescribe medication to their pharmacist to check for drug to drug interaction.