Identification should include

Process/Skill Questions:

Why is knowing the classification of drugs important?
What is the difference between indications and contraindications for drug use?
When is it important to know the duration of a medication?
How does a medical assistant know if the quantity of medication ordered is within the safe range for a patient?
When the medical assistant performs medication reconciliation, what are they doing?
Why would the provider need to know if the patient develops a cough if a patient is taking an ACE inhibitor for hypertension?