Chapter 5-Medication Errors: Preventing And Responding Flashcards
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What are high alert medications?
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Because of their potentially toxic nature require special care when prescribing, dispensing, and/or administering.
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Medication reconciliation:
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A procedure implemented by healthcare providers to maintain an accurate and up-to-date list of medications for all patients between all phases of healthcare delivery. Page 70
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What do the acronyms SALAD and LASA mean?
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Sound-alike, look-alike drugs
Look-alike, sound-alike
Info on salad drugs can be found at the website: http://www.isnp.org
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The three steps of medication reconciliation:
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- Verification – collection of the patient’s medication information with a focus on medications currently used ( including prescription drugs as well as over-the-counter medications and supplements)
- Clarification – professional review of this information to ensure that medications and dosages are appropriate for the patient
- Reconciliation – further investigation of any discrepancies and documentation of relevant communications and changes in medication orders
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