Prescriptions and Medication Decision Tree Tool
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What is the goal of teaching-learning sessions in patient education implementation?

  • Tailor sessions to individual patient needs (correct)
  • Use complex medical jargon
  • Avoid patient involvement in learning
  • Encourage patients to skip medication management

    • In patient education, what should be written at a grade 8 literacy level for adults?

  • Medical journals
  • Complex textbooks
  • Scientific research papers
  • Teaching materials (correct)

    • What is the primary professional responsibility when a medication error occurs?

  • Blame the patient for the error
  • Notify the appropriate caregiver and seek guidance (correct)
  • Ignore the error and continue as usual
  • Hide the error from the patient

    • What are High Alert Medications (HAMs) characterized by?

    <p>Greatest potential for error</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the different types of Medication Errors mentioned in the text?

    <p>Near miss, no harm, causing harm, critical incident</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When do medication errors occur according to the text?

    <p>During any step of the medication process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is NOT a type of Adverse Drug Event mentioned in the text?

    <p>Normal side effects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a critical incident related to medication errors?

    <p>An error that results in serious harm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can medication errors be prevented?

    <p>By following system-based preventative approaches and advocating for improvement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What guideline should be followed when administering medications?

    <p>Always use a leading zero and never use a trailing zero</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What information should all prescriptions include?

    <p>Patient's full name and date</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a requirement for orders from prescribers?

    <p>They must be clear, complete, and appropriate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key aspect of the safety principle mentioned for nurses regarding medications?

    <p>Ensuring patient understanding about medications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When determining medication appropriateness, what should nurses consider according to the text?

    <p>Evidence-informed practices and client factors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For which medications should nurses administer within 2 hours before or after the scheduled time?

    <p>Non-time critical medications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is encouraged regarding documentation of medication health teaching according to the text?

    <p>Encouraging written orders as much as possible</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term should not be used when documenting medication administration according to the text?

    <p>'Refuse'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does medication reconciliation involve according to the text?

    <p>Updating patient medication information to prevent errors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is recommended about questioning incomplete or confusing orders according to the text?

    <p>'Trust the client's knowledge when they question you'</p> Signup and view all the answers

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