Overview

A patient with several chronic conditions arrives with an unclear medication list. Learners practice reconciling medications and counseling on safe use.

Presentation A 68-year-old with hypertension, type 2 diabetes, and high cholesterol brings a bag of medications, some duplicated and some expired. Scenario goals Build an accurate current medication list, identify duplicates and possible interactions, and confirm what the patient actually takes versus what is prescribed. Expected findings The patient is unsure of several doses and has been taking two products with the same active ingredient. Facilitation notes Observe open-ended questioning, accurate reconciliation, and patient-friendly counseling on the corrected regimen.

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