Throughout the process of writing the medication reconciliation paper, I learned a lot about different medications, some of which I already knew about through class. The topics we were focused on were safety concerns and teaching the patient. I was very conscious of safety concerns for the patient because she is elderly, which can exacerbate some of the adverse effects of the medications. Most of the safety concerns are related to the renal and cardiac systems. Another system that I did not take into consideration but had adverse effects to Simvastatin was the hepatic system. These systems are always concerning and should be monitored when administering medication, especially with an elderly patient.

Another concern to me that was not related to the adverse effects of the medication was that the patient was not fully aware of why she was taking certain medications. This is concerning because patients should always be aware of why they are taking as well as how to take the medication. Without this knowledge, the patient may be confused about why she is not getting better or how to take the medication properly. Both of these confusing topics can greatly impact the patient’s health.

Overall, the patient was aware of the reasoning for taking most of the medication but plans to speak with her provider regarding the ones she is unaware of. She also is now aware of the potential safety concerns of her medications and plans to monitor the effects of the medications better. I enjoyed writing the medication reconciliation paper. I learned about new medication and had the opportunity to teach the patient and help her advocate for herself.