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Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist (COMT)

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Which of the following is a potential source of information about a patient's prior use of herbal or alternative medications?

Prescription information.
Patient-reported allergies.
Hospital discharge summary
Patient's caregiver

Explanation

Answer: D - A potential source of information about a patient's prior use of herbal or alternative medications is a patient’s caregiver.

A patient's caregiver, family members, friends, and significant others can provide important information, including a history of alternative and herbal medications. This information is not always included in prescription drug records or hospital discharge summaries.

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