What is the process for medication reconciliation at intake?

• A. Verify allergies and adjust medication list.
• B. Compile a complete list of all medications (prescriptions, OTCs, supplements), compare with current orders, identify duplications or interactions, and update the chart.
• C. Only check prescribed medications and ignore OTCs.
• D. Record only new medications.

Answer: (B)

Medication reconciliation at intake means building a complete, up-to-date picture of everything a patient is taking and making sure it matches what the medical team has on file. Start by compiling every medication the patient uses, including prescriptions, over-the-counter drugs, and supplements. Then compare that full list to the current orders in the chart to spot duplications, omissions, or potential drug–drug interactions. Verify and document allergies and any adverse reactions as part of this review, and update the chart so the care team has an accurate med profile to guide safer prescribing and administration. This approach is broader and more protective than just checking prescribed meds or only recording new medications, and it helps prevent errors that can occur from undisclosed OTCs or duplications.