Practice Quiz

Ophthalmic Assistant

Category - History Taking

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If a patient cannot recall the name of a medication they are taking, the ophthalmic assistant should
  1. ask the patient to describe the color of the tablet.
  2. disregard the medication and move on.
  3. call the patient’s pharmacy to find out.
  4. ask the patient to go home and retrieve the medication.
Explanation
Answer: C - call the patient’s pharmacy to find out.

When possible, it is always best to call the patient’s pharmacy if they are unable to recall the name of a medication they are currently taking. It is important to gather this information because certain drugs may cause ocular sideeffects or may interact with drugs the ophthalmologist may prescribe.
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