Question

question 14

a pharmacy technician is entering a new patient profile into an electronic record. the patient states that he has a penicillin allergy. which of the following information about the patients allergy should the technician include in the record?

family history of reactions to penicillin
name of prescriber aware of the penicillin allergy
date diagnosed with penicillin allergy
reaction to taking penicillin

Explanation:

Identify the core documentation requirement

Using the Patient Profile Documentation knowledge point

When documenting a drug allergy in a patient's electronic health record, it is critical to record not only the allergen (e.g., penicillin) but also the specific reaction experienced by the patient (e.g., hives, anaphylaxis, nausea). This helps clinical staff differentiate between a true immunological allergy and a side effect, ensuring safe prescribing and clinical decision-making.

Evaluate the given options

• Family history of reactions to penicillin: While family history is useful in general medical history, it is not a standard requirement for documenting an individual's active drug allergy profile.
• Name of prescriber aware of the penicillin allergy: The identity of the prescriber who knows about the allergy is not a standard field in the allergy documentation of a patient profile.
• Date diagnosed with penicillin allergy: The exact diagnosis date is often unknown by the patient and is not a critical field for clinical safety alerts.
• Reaction to taking penicillin: This is essential because knowing the specific reaction (such as rash or breathing difficulty) allows the pharmacist to assess the severity and nature of the allergy.

Answer:

• Family history of reactions to penicillin
• Name of prescriber aware of the penicillin allergy
• Date diagnosed with penicillin allergy
• Reaction to taking penicillin (Correct answer)