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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Medication reconciliation is the process of comparing the patient's current medication orders to all of the medications they are actually taking to ensure accuracy and safety. This includes prescription medications, over-the-counter medicines, and supplements.

What Is Medication Reconciliation