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Medication reconciliation — USMLE Step 3 MCQ

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ModerateEthics, Patient Safety, Quality Improvement, Systems-Based PracticeMedication reconciliationUSMLE Step 3

A 68-year-old man is admitted for heart failure and accidentally receives both his home metoprolol and a newly ordered duplicate beta-blocker. The clinic wants to prevent similar transition-related medication errors. Which of the following is the most appropriate quality improvement measure?

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Correct answer: A — Implement medication reconciliation at admission and discharge

Medication reconciliation at transitions of care reduces omissions, duplications, and dosing errors.

Reference: Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals; AHRQ Medication Reconciliation