medication eroor Flashcard

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What is the most common cause of prescribing errors noticed by Dr. Smith during a busy day at the clinic?

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Lack of patient information

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How can electronic prescribing reduce prescribing errors?

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Minimizing handwriting misinterpretations

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Which strategy can help prevent dosage calculation errors in pediatrics? Options: Estimating the dose based on age alone, Using weight-based dosing calculations, Rounding up all doses to make administration easier, Using adult doses for children

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Using weight-based dosing calculations

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Why is it important to review a patient’s medication history before prescribing?

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To avoid drug interactions and contraindications.

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Explore and analyze the given prescription given by doctor XYZ: Lipitor 10mg PO QD, Zyrtec 10mg PO QD

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Lipitor 10mg PO QD

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What is a look-alike, sound-alike (LASA) medication error in dispensing?

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Occurs when drugs with similar names or packaging are confused.

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What is the impact of poor labeling on medication errors in dispensing?

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Leads to incorrect usage and patient harm

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patient reported with serotonin syndrome(high BP) after prescribed medication for inflammation. Y?

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Error-Celebrex was misread as (Celexa-> which is an anti depressant) .

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What is the ‘Five Rights’ principle in medication administration? Options: Right Pharmacy, Right Drug, Right Nurse, Right Dose, Right Patient; Right Patient, Right Drug, Right Dose, Right Route, Right Time; Right Doctor, Right Medication, Right Prescription, Right Pharmacy, Right Cost; Right Drug, Right Room, Right Time, Right Patient, Right Doctor

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Right Patient, Right Drug, Right Dose, Right Route, Right Time

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What is the risk of crushing or splitting medications incorrectly during administration?

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It can alter drug release properties and lead to toxicity.