Always question the patient about any allergies to drugs,including OTC and herbal supplements,food,or environmental factors because true allergic reactions can be very serious,even life threatening.If the patient indicates he or she does not have any allergies:

A) skip this portion of the form
B) document in the patient demographics section
C) enter "No known drug allergies" (NKDA) on the form
D) do an allergy screening in the EHR tab

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​Always question the patient about any allergies to drugs,including OTC and herbal supplements,food,or environmental factors because true allergic reactions can be very serious,even life threatening.If the patient indicates he or she does not have any allergies:A)  ​skip this portion of the formB)  ​document in the patient demographics sectionC)  ​enter No known drug allergies (NKDA) on the formD)  ​do an allergy screening in the EHR tab

Richard Blondheim · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  Entering No known drug allergies (NKDA) on the form is important for maintaining accurate and comprehensive patient records, even if the patient reports no allergies. This ensures clarity and prevents any assumptions about the patient's allergy status in future healthcare interactions.

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