Hazards of Drug Administration Flashcards
1
Q
what can go wrong when administrating drugs?
A
- allergy
- drug-drug interactions
- acute toxic reactions
- drugs kill patient
2
Q
allergies can be…
A
mild or severe
3
Q
what is an example of a severe allergy?
A
anaphylaxis
4
Q
what can occur if anaphylaxis is not addressed properly?
A
circulatory failure
5
Q
what is meant by a drug-drug interaction?
A
one drug interferes with the absorption, action or metabolism of another
6
Q
what are examples of acute toxic reactions?
A
- bone marrow suppression
- hepatoxicity & biliary stasis
- acute nephrotoxicity
7
Q
what are examples of prescribing errors?
A
- the decision to prescribe
- prescribing the wrong drug
- incorrectly completing the prescription
8
Q
what may occur from prescribing the wrong drug?
A
- may cause adverse drug reactions
* less effective / ineffective
9
Q
what MUST the written prescription include?
A
- patients name, address, age!
- patient identifier (DoB, CHI Number)
- number of days treatment
- drug to be prescribed
- drug formulation and dosage
- instructions on quantity to be dispensed
- instructions to be given to patient
- signed !
10
Q
how long is a prescription valid for?
A
six months from date issued
11
Q
how are dental prescriptions formulated?
A
written by hand!
12
Q
what advice should be given to patients regarding their prescription?
A
- take drugs at correct time & FINISH THE COURSE
- unexpected reactions? STOP & contact prescriber
- known side effects discussed
- keep medicines safe (from children etc)
