Chapter 6 Definitions SLO 1.3

Question 1

Adverse drug event (ADE)

Answer 1

Any undesirable occurrence concerning administration of or failure to administer a prescribed medication. (p. 76)

Question 2

Adverse drug reactions (ADRs)

Answer 2

Unexpected, unintended,
or excessive responses to medication given at therapeutic dosages (as opposed to overdose); one type of adverse drug event. (p. 76)

Question 3

Allergic reaction

Answer 3

An immunological hypersensitivity reaction resulting from an unusual sensitivity of a patient to a particular medication; a type of adverse drug event and a subtype of adverse drug reactions. (p. 76)

Question 4

Idiosyncratic reaction

Answer 4

Any abnormal and unexpected response to a medication, other than an allergic reaction, that is peculiar to an individual patient. (p. 76)

Question 5

Malpractice

Answer 5

Improper or unethical conduct or unreasonable lack of skill that results in harm and where compensation may be sought. All malpractice involves negligence.
(p. 84)

Question 6

Medical errors

Answer 6

Any errors at any point of patient care that cause or have the potential to cause a patient harm.
(p. 75)

Question 7

Medication errors (MEs)

Answer 7

Any preventable adverse drug events involving inappropriate medication use by a patient or health care provider; may or may not cause the patient harm. (p. 76)

Question 8

Medication reconciliation

Answer 8

A procedure implemented by health care providers to maintain an accurate and up-to- date list of medications for all patients between all phases of health care delivery. (p. 82)

Question 9

Negligence

Answer 9

Unintentional harm that results from conduct that does not meet a standard of care established by law.
(p. 84)