Hazards of Drug Administration Flashcards
1
Q
what can go wrong when administering drugs to a patient?
A
- allergy
- drug-drug interactions
- acute toxic reactions
- drugs kill
2
Q
what can allergy be divided into?
A
- mild
- severe
3
Q
what is meant by severe allergy?
A
anaphylaxis
- may lead to circulatory failure if not addressed properly
4
Q
what are examples of drug-drug interaction?
A
- warfarin and NSAIDs
- warfarin & simvastatins
5
Q
what must a prescription include in order to be valid?
A
- patients name, address, age
- DoB
- number of days treatment
- drug to be prescribed
- drug dosage
- drug instructions
- signature of dentist
6
Q
how long does a prescription stay valid after being issued?
A
six months from date issued
7
Q
give examples of patient advice when prescribing drugs:
A
- take drugs at correct time
- finish the course
- unexpected reaction? STOP & contact prescriber
- discuss known side effects
