Module 3 Ch 1 Flashcards
High Alert Medications
Drugs that bear a heightened risk of causing significant patient when they are used in error
Potential Safeguards
-Mandatory patient counseling
-Standardized protocols
-Education regarding their safety and use
-Safeguards to limit access
-Appropriate labeling
-Use of information technology tools
-Manual double checks when feasible
Ex of High Alert Medications instituition
-Chemotherapeutic drugs
-Hypertonic solutions
-Antithrombotic drugs
-Intravenous antiarrhythmic
-Intravenous drugs used for cardiovascular
-IV sedatives
More examples in the instituition
-Epidural and intrathecal prep
-Insulin
-Neuromuscular blockers
-Sterile water bags
-Potassium or magnesium injectable products
Ex in the community
-Antiretroviral drugs
-Chemotherapeutic agents
-Oral drugs that can cause hypoglycemia
-Immunosuppression drugs
-Insulin
More ex in the community
-Opioids
-Pediatric Liquid Meds
-Drugs contraindicated in pregnancy
-Warfarin
ISMP
Publishes a list of look-alike sound-alike medications
How to minimize errors
-Use both the brand and generic names
-Including the indication for the drug on prescription
-Configuring electronic health records and pharmacy information systems
-Use of tall man lettering
DiazePAM
dilTIAZem
RaNITIdine
riMANTAdine
ARIPiprazole
proton pump inhibitors
HydrALAZINE
hydOXYzine
TiaGABine
tiZANidine
