14 Medication Safety and Cumulative Practice Free Online FlashCards

What are the six medication rights?

Confirm the right patient, medication, dose, route, time, and purpose; also check allergies, relevant conditions, interactions, and monitoring needs.

What is the purpose of medication reconciliation at care transitions?

Compare medication lists at admission, transfer, and discharge to find unintended omissions, duplications, or dose changes.

How does a contraindication differ from a warning?

A contraindication describes when a drug should not be used. A warning describes a significant risk that may call for precautions or monitoring.

What should be reviewed when checking for medication interactions?

Check prescription and over-the-counter drugs, supplements, alcohol, and relevant foods or health conditions; interactions can reduce benefit or increase harm.

What does sudden tongue swelling suggest in someone taking lisinopril?

Sudden swelling of the face, tongue, or throat may be angioedema, a lisinopril-related emergency that requires an emergency response.

At what eGFR is metformin contraindicated?

Metformin use is contraindicated when eGFR is below $30\ \mathrm{mL/min/1.73\,m^2}$; kidney function should be assessed.

What new symptoms are a concern for someone taking atorvastatin?

Unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness may indicate statin-associated myopathy and warrants prompt clinical review.

How is warfarin dosing monitored?

Warfarin dosing is monitored using INR. Many medicines can affect bleeding risk or INR, so check with a clinician or pharmacist before medication changes.

How should someone taking warfarin manage vitamin-K intake?

Keep vitamin-K intake reasonably consistent; abrupt dietary changes can affect warfarin management.

What do agitation, sweating, tremor, and fever suggest with sertraline plus another serotonergic drug?

Agitation, sweating, tremor, and fever with another serotonergic medicine may indicate serotonin syndrome and require urgent assessment.

Why do insulin and anticoagulants require extra safeguards?

Insulin and anticoagulants are high-alert medication categories because errors can cause serious harm; verify the product and dose carefully and follow required safeguards.

What is the danger of combining opioids with other central nervous system depressants?

Opioids combined with benzodiazepines, alcohol, or other central nervous system depressants can cause profound sedation and respiratory depression.