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The FDA uses the information reported to it on specific types and incidences of medication errors to determine contributing factors. Which factor would be included on this list?
 
  1. Never taking a verbal or phone order without receiving a written order before administering the drug
  2. Performing an agency system check
  3. Failure to account for client variables
  4. Following the rights of drug administration

Question 2

The FDA uses the information reported to it on specific types and incidences of medication errors to determine contributing factors. What is a common factor involving the client or caregiver?
 
  1. Taking medications as the practitioner has ordered
  2. Never trading drugs with anyone
  3. Taking drugs prescribed by more than one practitioner
  4. Filling prescriptions at several pharmacies



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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Taking a verbal or phone order without receiving a written order before administering the drug would be incorrect procedure.
Rationale 2: Performing an agency system check is correct procedure.
Rationale 3: Variables such as age, body size, and renal and hepatic function must be assessed and taken into account when administrating medications.
Rationale 4: Following the rights of drug administration is correct procedure.
Global Rationale: Variables such as age, body size, and renal and hepatic function must be assessed and taken into account when administrating medications. Taking a verbal or phone order without receiving a written order before administering the drug would be incorrect procedure. Performing an agency system check is correct procedure. Following the rights of drug administration is correct procedure

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: Taking medications as the practitioner has ordered is correct procedure.
Rationale 2: Never trading drugs with anyone is correct procedure.
Rationale 3: It is safe for the client to take drugs prescribed by more than one practitioner as long as each practitioner is aware of all the drugs the client is taking.
Rationale 4: Pharmacists are the key members of the health care team who can recognize potential drug interactions and adverse effects.
Global Rationale: Pharmacists are the key members of the health care team who can recognize potential drug interactions and adverse effects. Taking medications as the practitioner has ordered and never trading medications with anyone are both correct procedure. It is safe for the client to take drugs prescribed by more than one practitioner as long as each practitioner is aware of all the drugs the client is taking.




future617RT

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Excellent


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

 

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