Week 7 - medication history taking Flashcards
1
Q
What drugs are associated with the highest rates of adverse effects
A
Beta blockers
opioids
2
Q
What are medication errors
A
- medication listed but not medical condition for the drug
- drug not listed
medical history not accurate
happens in 10-67% of people
mostly happens in change between health pracs
50% can be avoided by completing a medical reconciliation
3
Q
Why is it important for pods to take a good medication history
A
- to be able to identify risks of adverse reactions or contraindications
- to be able to avoid adverse reactions before prescribing
4
Q
Sources to confirm medication history
A
GP
carer
parent
Next of kin
Pharmacist
other health care professional involved in the care of the pt
5
Q
Adherance - signs a patient isnt adhering and strategies to increase adheracen
A
- not achieving therapeutic effect that should be reaching
- pills still left in webster pack that should of been taken
- confusion as to why tkaing the medication
- patient is disengaged
Webster pack, education, referral back to GP
6
Q
What is a medication reconcilliation
A
important to compare medications to medical history, to ensure the medications the patient is taking matches the medical history stated
