application of pharmacy part 3

Question 1

What is a common dosing error in the elderly population?

Answer 1

declining renal function and comorbidities

Question 2

What is a common dosing error in the pediatric population

Answer 2

Miscalculations based on weight

Question 3

what is a common dosing error with international medications?

Answer 3

they be purchased on the internet and have different brand names or the drug name is the same but the drug itself is different

Question 4

The FDA defines a med error as

Answer 4

Any preventable event that may cause or lead to inappropriate med use or patient harm while the medication is in the control of a healthcare provider, patient, or consumer.

Question 5

which of the following is an example of a specific strategy to prevent errors by accurately communicating patient information when prescribing?

Answer 5

recording allergies and diagnoses on prescription orders

Question 6

What are high alert meds?

Answer 6

Drugs that have an increased risk of causing patient harm when they are used in error

Question 7

If you are noting a drug what order should you list the details?

Answer 7

1. generic name 2 brand name 3 strength or dose 4 dosage form

Question 8

What must occur for a malpractice suit to take place?

Answer 8

1. the provider and patient had a relationship and legal duty to provide care 2. a breech of the duty of the provider acting or failed to act in the legal standard of care. 3. an injury occurred. 4. preach of duty must be related to the injury.