Drug use process (dup) indicators Flashcards
(15 cards)
what is the DUP
The steps involved in delivering Pharmaceutical Care
what do we mean by indicators
checkpoints or criteriaused to measure whether each step is donesafely, effectively, and economically. e.g if we are doing the process right
DUP step1
Identifying theneed for a drug— ensuring there is a clear indication.
- after that, step 2 we select a drug:
Select drug- which is most appropriate drug for what factors
- patient
- cost effectiveness
what factors do we consider when selecting a drug regime
- Patient
- Cost effectiveness
- Minimise toxicity
whats step 3 (after we select the drug regime etc)
Provide drug- supply in a timely manner
step 4: What must be ensured during drug administration according to DUP indicators?
ensuring appropriate devices and techniques used
what is step 5 after the drug is given
Monitor drug therapy- for effectiveness and adverse effects
step 6
Counsel patient and educate to ensure proper use of medicines
last step
Evaluate effectiveness of a patients drug therapy
what do we consider when establishing the need for drug therapy
- Does this patient need treatment?
- Risk vs benefits
- Pharmacist – provide information support decision making
- What patient details would you initially ask / find out
and why?
what about when selecting the medicine and regimen
- Consider medicines already taking and why?
- Drug - patient interactions
- Drug – disease interaction
- Drug – drug interaction
Providing and Administering the medicine - things to look out for
Where do you want the medicine to act?
* Dose calculation
* Route
* Dosage form
* Documentation
* Devices
what to look out for when monitoring Therapy
-Adverse reactions
* Toxic effects
* Progression of disease
* Adjusting treatment in response
