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what are medication misadventures
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Medication errors
Adverse Drug Events Adverse Drug Reactions Allergic reactions Idiosyncratic reactions Iatrogenic hazard |
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what are nursing measure to prevent medcation errors
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Minimize telephone orders
Repeat the order very clearly List or know the reason for the medication Avoid medical shorthand Don’t assume the route Question the order Contact if can’t read the writing 5 Rights Always read the label three times, check against order Don’t use trailing zeros – use 0.25 mgs. Learn about the mediation – READ Listen to the patient, “I don’ t take that one” CHECK ALLERGIES, ASK about allergies |
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how do you respond to the error
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Check the patient – vital signs, lab values
Assess the effects of the drug Complete the incident report – DO NOT PLACE on the CHART. Monitor condition closely. Why did the error happen? BE ALERT in the FUTURE |
