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?

Greatest potential for error (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Near miss, no harm, causing harm, critical incident (D) Signup and view all the answers

When do medication errors occur according to the text?

During any step of the medication process (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Normal side effects (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a critical incident related to medication errors?

An error that results in serious harm (A) Signup and view all the answers

How can medication errors be prevented?

By following system-based preventative approaches and advocating for improvement (A) Signup and view all the answers

What guideline should be followed when administering medications?

Always use a leading zero and never use a trailing zero (C) Signup and view all the answers

What information should all prescriptions include?

Patient's full name and date (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

They must be clear, complete, and appropriate (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Ensuring patient understanding about medications (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Evidence-informed practices and client factors (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Non-time critical medications (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Encouraging written orders as much as possible (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

'Refuse' (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does medication reconciliation involve according to the text?

Updating patient medication information to prevent errors (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

'Trust the client's knowledge when they question you' (A) Signup and view all the answers