Safety and Infection ControlQuestion 2172 of 2368
An older client sees three different providers and takes many prescribed medications. Which strategy should the nurse recommend to check for interactions and duplications?
- Fill each prescription at the pharmacy nearest each provider
- Fill all prescriptions at the same pharmacy
- Ask each provider to keep a separate medication list
- Stop taking any medication that is not needed daily
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Correct answer: Fill all prescriptions at the same pharmacy
Filling all medications from multiple providers at the same pharmacy helps check for interactions and replications.
Source: Nursing Fundamentals, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Care of the Older Adult: Safe Medication Use. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Safety and Infection Control"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026