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.