Pharmacology /Nursing• Define key terms related to drug therapy and medication errors Flashcards
• Define key terms related to drug therapy and medication errors
What is drug therapy?
The use of medications to treat or manage a medical condition.
True or False: Medication errors can only occur during the prescribing phase.
False
Fill in the blank: The process of reviewing a patient’s medication regimen to ensure safety and efficacy is called ______.
medication reconciliation
What does the term ‘adverse drug reaction’ mean?
An unintended and harmful response to a medication.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a type of medication error? A) Prescription error B) Administration error C) Side effect D) Dispensing error
C) Side effect
Define ‘polypharmacy’.
The concurrent use of multiple medications by a patient, often associated with increased risk of adverse effects.
True or False: All medication errors result in harm to the patient.
False
What is a ‘black box warning’?
The strongest warning that the FDA can require, indicating a significant risk of serious or life-threatening adverse effects.
Fill in the blank: The process of ensuring that a patient understands how to take their medication correctly is known as ______.
patient education
What does ‘medication adherence’ refer to?
The extent to which a patient follows the prescribed medication regimen.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a common cause of medication errors? A) Poor communication B) High patient turnover C) Lack of training D) All of the above
D) All of the above
Define ‘drug interaction’.
A situation in which one drug affects the pharmacological effect of another drug.
True or False: The use of electronic prescriptions can help reduce medication errors.
True
What is ‘therapeutic drug monitoring’?
The clinical practice of measuring specific drugs at designated intervals to maintain a constant concentration in a patient’s bloodstream.
Fill in the blank: The term for a medication that is used to treat a condition but is not the primary treatment is called an ______.
off-label use
What does ‘medication error reporting’ entail?
The process of documenting and analyzing errors related to medication use to improve safety.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following best describes ‘root cause analysis’? A) A method for identifying the underlying reasons for an error B) A type of medication C) A patient safety initiative D) None of the above
A) A method for identifying the underlying reasons for an error
Define ‘over-the-counter medication’.
Medications that can be purchased without a prescription.
True or False: The ‘five rights’ of medication administration include the right patient, right drug, right dose, right route, and right time.
True
What is ‘prescribing error’?
A mistake made in the prescribing of medication, such as incorrect dosage or drug selection.
Fill in the blank: A ______ is a legal document that provides instructions for a patient’s medication treatment.
prescription
What does ‘informed consent’ mean in the context of drug therapy?
The process of ensuring that a patient understands the risks and benefits of a treatment before agreeing to it.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a potential consequence of medication errors? A) Increased healthcare costs B) Patient harm C) Lengthened hospital stay D) All of the above
D) All of the above
Define ‘medication administration record (MAR)’.
A document that records all medications administered to a patient.
True or False: Medication errors can be completely eliminated in healthcare settings.
False
