Question

When conducting a medication house cleaning, and after sorting all of the client's drugs into two groups (drugs currently being used and drugs no longer being used), the next step would be to
A. divide the current medications and distribute to the client's family member.
B. review the drugs in each group with the client to ensure accuracy.
C. place all medications no longer being used in a safe location (for example, the back of the closet or on top of the refrigerator).
D. update the MAR to ensure all prescribed and OTC drugs are current and match doctor's orders.

Answer 1

The correct option is B.
After sorting the drugs into two groups, it is very important to check with the client, who is the one using the drugs, in order to ensure that the drugs have been properly sorted and no mistake was made. After ensuring that the drug has been accurately sorted then the ones that the client is no longer using can be put away in an appropriate safe location in order to avoid mix up.

Answer 2

Answer: B. review the drugs in each group with the client to ensure accuracy.

Explanation:

After sorting the drugs into two of the groups of medications, in which the two groups includes the drugs which are prescribed for the client and those which are not of any use. The review of the client's drug is important so as to avoid any mistake an ensuring proper sorting.

After ensuring the sorting of drugs the drugs no longer used by the client must be kept away at a safe location in order to prevent mix up with the required drugs.