Medication Safety Principles Quiz

A process where healthcare professionals ensure complete and accurate medication information during care transitions.

Communication aimed at preventing confusion about medications, especially with caregiver involvement.

Clinical scenarios where patients face increased risks from medications due to their health history.

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs that can cause cardiovascular risks and gastrointestinal bleeding.

Drugs given to prevent disease, such as aspirin for heart issues.

Medications that protect the stomach lining from damage, especially when taking NSAIDs.

Unintended harmful effects from medications that can worsen patient conditions.

The exchange of information among healthcare providers to avoid confusion in patient care.

Adverse events that can cause injury or death to patients in healthcare settings.

Measures and practices aimed at preventing harm to patients during healthcare delivery.

A global goal to reduce severe, avoidable medication-related harm by 50% by 2023.

A plan outlining key areas to address in order to improve patient safety globally.

A model used to identify system weaknesses that lead to errors and harm in healthcare.

The concurrent use of multiple medications by a patient, increasing the risk of interactions and errors.

The process of transferring a patient from one care setting to another, where risks of errors can increase.

A systematic evaluation of medications prescribed to a patient to maximize benefits and minimize risks.

Harmful effects resulting from the use of a medication, including side effects and drug interactions.

A situation where one drug affects the activity of another drug when both are administered together.

The process of informing patients about their medications when they leave a healthcare facility, often with a medication list.

A recommendation to temporarily stop an ACE inhibitor following significant blood loss before resuming treatment.

The dangers involved in the distribution and administration of medications, particularly high-risk drugs.

Involving patients actively in their healthcare decisions, including understanding their medications.

Conditions that increase the likelihood of adverse drug events due to multiple medications.

Prescribing medications where the risk of harm outweighs the benefits.

Medications that carry a higher risk of causing significant harm when used incorrectly.

Essential sharing of information between physicians, pharmacists, and nurses to prevent errors.

Training healthcare professionals to recognize and avoid medication errors.

A medication used to treat hypokalemia to prevent cardiac issues.

Infants, especially premature, face increased risk due to underdeveloped elimination routes.

A form of potassium chloride used cautiously to avoid serious side effects.

Method to improve safety by considering how work conditions can affect performance.

A stronger form of potassium chloride that can be harmful if prescribed incorrectly.

When the combination of medications causes greater harm than each would alone.

Accidental use of potassium chloride in place of sodium chloride due to similar packaging.

Using abbreviations like 'U' or 'IU' can lead to misreading medication doses.

Using brand names can reduce medication errors compared to generic names.

Unclear medication instructions can lead to patient confusion and errors.

Using well-titrated doses and insulin syringes reduces the risk of harm.

A strategy discussed and agreed upon by the patient and healthcare provider for medication management.

A collaborative process where patients and healthcare providers make choices about treatment together.

The process of correctly preparing intravenous medications to minimize errors.

Using a consistent format in medical records to reduce errors in prescribing.

Using digital systems to write and send prescriptions, reducing errors associated with handwriting.

Availability of expert guidance to enhance safe and effective medication use.

Understanding and accommodating patients with limited language skills or education to ensure safe medication use.