1 Safe Prescribing and Medication Errors Flashcards

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What are the three types of problems that lead to medication errors?

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  • Patient-related problems
  • Pharmaceutical problems
  • Health professional-related problems
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Describe two patient-related problems leading to poor prescribing

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  • Increasing population i.e. patient numbers
  • More elderly patients with co-morbidities (renal/hepatic), multiple drugs and increased risk of side effects
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Describe three pharmaceutical problems leading to poor prescribing

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  • New drug developments
  • Some side effects only occur during post-marketing surveillance
  • Blind adherence to guidelines (contraindications / serious interactions)
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Describe four doctor-related problems leading to poor prescribing

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  • Increased specialisation
  • Increased used of medicines generally
  • Increased complexity of medical care
  • Exhaustion
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Before writing a prescription, what 9 things should one confirm?

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  • Name of drug(s)
  • Dose
  • Strength
  • Frequency
  • Duration of treatment
  • Allergies/adverse effects
  • Indication
  • Adherence
  • GMC Guidance

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Identify the seven features of good practice requirements for prescribing drugs

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  • Approved drug name
  • Route of administration
  • Dose
  • Strength
  • Units in full
  • Frequency
  • Special (additional) instructions
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What is a serious reaction?

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  • A serious reaction is any reaction which results in/prolongs hospitalisation
  • They can be fatal, life-threatening, disabling or incapacitating
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What are the Barber’s goals (to achieve good prescribing) (4)?

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What can we do to minimise the risk of prescription errors?

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