Identification should include
- Classes of drugs
- Drug actions
- Indications of use
- Adverse reactions, side effects
- Contra indications
- Storage/disposal
- Onset/duration of medication action
Process/Skill Questions:
- Why is knowing the classification of drugs important?
- What is the difference between indications and contraindications for drug use?
- When is it important to know the duration of a medication?
- How does a medical assistant know if the quantity of medication ordered is within the safe range for a patient?
- When the medical assistant performs medication reconciliation, what are they doing?
- Why would the provider need to know if the patient develops a cough if a patient is taking an ACE inhibitor for hypertension?