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This column displays the rationale associated with a Medication Therapy Problem. |
May contain organization-specific values: Yes |
Category Entries: |
Duplicate Therapy |
No medical indication at this time |
Nonmedication therapy more appropriate |
Addiction/recreational medication use |
Treating avoidable adverse medication reaction |
Preventive therapy |
Untreated condition |
Synergistic therapy |
More effective medication available |
Condition refractory to medication |
Dosage form inappropriate |
Contraindications present |
Drug not effective for condition |
Dose too low |
Frequency inappropriate |
Incorrect administration |
Medication interaction |
Incorrect storage |
Order duration inappropriate |
Medication requires monitoring |
Undesirable effect |
Unsafe medication for the patient |
Allergic reaction |
Dosage increase/decrease too fast |
Dose too high |
Does not understand instructions |
More cost-effective medication available |
Cannot afford medication product |
Patient prefers not to take |
Patient forgets to take |
Medication product not available |
Cannot swallow/administer medication |