General medication Teaching 2147
SN instructed on proper method of medication intake, as many people taking prescription medications do not follow their doctors, always ask your doctor if you run out of meds to know if you need a refill or not and do not take any medication that does not belong to you. Also ask your doctor before taking any on the counter medication to avoid interactions.
Reviewed November 2017
Reviewed for general reference only. Adapt to your patient, agency policy, and scope of practice.
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