DRPs Flashcards
Drug Overdose
Pt receiving too much drug
-drug dose not renally adjusted
drug dose not hepatically adjusted
Drug-allergy interactions
pt prescribed drug that they are allergic to
Adverse Drug Reaction
Toxicity
Allergy
Side Effect
Drug Interactions
Are there any drug interactions?
Are they clinically significant?
Monitoring
A. Lack of drug monitoring
B. Lack of disease monitoring
C. Inappropriate Drug monitoring
Patient not taking drug due to
A. Adherence
B. Cost
C. Insurance
D. Complicated schedule/frequency
Inadequate patient education about drug therapy
Does the pt understand the purpose of the drug, how to take it, and potential adverse effects
Would the pt benefit from educational tools
Drug with no clinical indication
pt taking drug not ordered with no apparent indication according to PMH or acute reason
Clinical indication but drug not used
Drug not ordered/prescribed
Drug ordered/prescribed, but not filled
Therapeutic Duplication
Pt taking >1 drug inappropriately for the same indication
inappropriate drug for disease state
Pt not taking recommended drug per disease state evidence based clinical guidelines
Drug under-dose for a disease State
pt receiving too little drug
Inappropriate route of administration
Pt taking IV when could take PO
Pt taking PO when should take IV
Drug Interaction
Drug-Drug
Drug-Lab
Drug-Food
DRP indication
Drug with no clinical indication
Clinical indication but no drug tx
therapeutic Duplication