Medication Safety Flashcards
1
Q
Medication Errors
A
Patient Allergies
Incorrect Strength Of Medication
Dispensing Errors
2
Q
Medmarx Errors
A
Protocol not followed
Incorrect computer entry
Written orders
Handwriting
3
Q
Workplace issues
A
Stress
Noise
Multitasking
Medication labels
4
Q
Joint commission
A
Improve patient identification
Improve safety high alert medication
Improve safety infusion pumps
5
Q
Institution of Safe Medication Practices
A
Started Tall Man letters Error prone abbreviation list High Alert Medications Do not crush list Guidelines for giving the medication
6
Q
Drug Utilization Evaluation
A
Mandatory by OBRA-90
Every patient has a patient profile.
7
Q
Adverse Drug Events
A
Any injury caused by a drug
8
Q
Days Supply
A
Quantity Dispensed Divided By
Quantity Taken Each Day
9
Q
Patient Package Insert
A
Metered Dose Inhalers Oral Contraceptives Estrogen Progesterone New Medications
10
Q
FDA MedWatch
A
Program the reporting of Adverse Health Events and Medical Problems
11
Q
Patients Rights
A
The Right Drug
Right Dose
Right Dosage Form
