Aside from asking a patient what medications they are currently taking, it is equally important to ask whether or not the patient
A)had breakfast that morning.
B)has had allergies or reactions to certain medications in the past.
C)was prescribed eye drops 10 years ago.
D)wears sunglasses.

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has had allergies or reactions to certain medications in the past.
Just as important as asking a patient what medications they are currently taking is asking a patient if they have had allergies or reactions to certain medications in the past. This is important information to collect in case the patient needs to be prescribed medication. Commonly prescribed medications in the ophthalmic setting, which are known to sometimes cause reactions, are sulfa, penicillin, fluorescein, local anesthetics, and neomycin (prescribed antibiotic eye drops).

Aside from Asking a Patient What Medications They Are Currently