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Define pharmacovigilance.
Define pharmacovigilance.
Pharmacovigilance is the science and activities relating to the detection, assessment, understanding, and prevention of adverse effects and other medicine-related problems.
What is an adverse drug reaction (ADR)?
What is an adverse drug reaction (ADR)?
An adverse drug reaction (ADR) is a noxious and unintended reaction that occurs at doses normally used in humans for prophylaxis, diagnosis, and therapy of disease at normal doses.
What is a side effect?
What is a side effect?
A side effect is any adverse effect associated with the use of drugs in humans.
What type of error was committed when the nurse forgot to administer the scheduled drug of Patient X for a day?
What type of error was committed when the nurse forgot to administer the scheduled drug of Patient X for a day?
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Define medication error.
Define medication error.
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Study Notes
Pharmacovigilance
- The science and activities related to the detection, assessment, understanding, and prevention of adverse effects or any other drug-related problems.
- Aims to improve patient safety and ensure safe and effective use of medicines.
Adverse Drug Reaction (ADR)
- Any harmful or undesired response to a drug that occurs at normal therapeutic doses.
- Includes symptoms that may vary from mild (nausea) to severe (anaphylaxis).
Side Effect
- A secondary effect of a drug that is not the primary intended action.
- Can be beneficial or harmful, and they often occur alongside the therapeutic effects.
Type of Error: Missed Administration
- When a nurse forgets to administer a scheduled drug, it constitutes a medication administration error.
- It reflects lapses in routine medication handling and potential impact on patient health.
Medication Error
- Any preventable event that may lead to inappropriate medication use or jeopardize patient safety.
- Can occur at any stage of the medication process: prescribing, dispensing, or administering.
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Test your knowledge on ADR & Incompatibilities in Pharmacovigilance! This quiz will cover topics such as adverse drug reactions, side effects, and the science behind detecting, assessing, understanding, and preventing medicine-related problems. Put your knowledge to the test and see how well you understand these important concepts in pharmacovigilance.
