Why is it important to include the name of all medications

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Assignment:

In your own words and using materials for support, answer the following question/prompt:

Why is it important to include the name of all medications, including over-the-counter (OTC) medications, in the documentation of drugs in the medical record of each patient? Why do we need to know vitamins and current social history like alcohol and drug use?

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