Patient Identifiers

What is one way to prevent errors concerning patient identification?

• Ignore the patient's insurance information

• Verify the patient's first and last name

• Assume the patient's address is correct

• Skip asking for allergy information

Which information should be verified to prevent patient identification errors?

• Patient's favorite color

• Patient's insurance information

• Patient's pet's name

• Patient's shoe size

What should you confirm for new patients to prevent identification errors?

• Their favorite food

• Their allergy information

• Their preferred doctor

• Their favorite movie

For established patients, what should you confirm to prevent errors?

• Whether they have any allergies

• Their favorite hobby

• Their preferred appointment time

• Their favorite book

What does "DOB" stand for in patient identification?

• Date of Birth

• Date of Booking

• Day of Billing

• Day of Break

What is the quantity written for the prescription in the image?

• 10

• 20

• 30

• 40

What is the refill number for the prescription shown?

• 0

• 1

• 2

• 3

What is the medication name in the prescription?

• Aspirin

• Procardia

• Ibuprofen

• Metformin

What is the purpose of the prescription leaflet when filling medication?

• To provide dosage instructions

• To confirm the right medication for the right patient

• To list side effects

• To offer alternative medications

What is the function of the NDC?

• To provide a unique number for a specific medication and package size

• To list all ingredients in a medication

• To offer a discount on medications

• To suggest alternative treatments