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HCHenry

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on: Jul 22, 2018
Which is an essential element of a standard order set to verify a medication order?
 
  a. Volume only
  b. Number of tablets
  c. Metric dose/strength
  d. Hour of administration

Question 2

The strategy to avoid medication errors endorsed by the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) to differentiate products with look-alike names is referred to as which term?
 
  a. Automatic alerts
  b. Bar coding
  c. Computer order entry
  d. Tallman lettering


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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
The ISMP recommendations for standardized medication order sets include such elements as the drug name (generic followed by brand when appropriate), metric dose/strength, frequency and duration, route, and indication. Although a prescription may include volume or number of tablets, the essential component is dose or strength, because the volume or number of tablets may vary by manufacturer. The exact hour of administration can be based on factors such as the frequency, agency protocols, and patient preferences.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Tallman lettering is a term coined by ISMP to describe the practice of using unique letter characteristics of similar drug names known to have been confused with one another. Tallman lettering is used to differentiate products with look-alike names such as BenaDRYL (antihistamine) and BenaZEPRIL (ace inhibitor). The other options are examples of safety-enhancing technologies strategies designed to minimize drug errors, but they are not directed at look-alike medications. Automatic alerts are computer-generated alarms that can be programmed to occur with such things as allergies and incompatible medications. Bar coding is used with medication administration systems that can be programmed to match patient identification bracelets with documentation. Computer order entry systems are designed to include components of a standard medication order.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Excellent

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:D TYSM

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