An Older Adult Experiencing Shortness of Breath Is Brought to the Hospital

Multiple Choice

An older adult experiencing shortness of breath is brought to the hospital by her daughter.While obtaining the medication history from the patient and her daughter,the nurse discovers that neither has a list of the patient's current medications or prescriptions.All the patient has is a weekly pill dispenser that contains four different pills.The prescriptions are filled through the local pharmacy.Which resource(s) would be appropriate to use in determining the medication names and doses?

A) Martindale-The Complete Drug Reference
B) Physicians' Desk Reference, Section 4
C) Senior citizens' center
D) Patient's home pharmacy