Hazards of drug use and prescribing errors Flashcards
1
Q
What are mild reactions to a drug?
A
allergy
2
Q
What is a severe allergic reaction to a drug?
A
anaphylaxis
3
Q
What can go wrong with drug administration?
A
allergy - mild or anaphylaxis
drug-drug interactions
acute toxic reactions
4
Q
What drugs interfere with protein binding, competitive inhibitors?
A
wafarin and aspirin
5
Q
What is an example of drug-drug interactions and drug metabolism?
A
wafarin and statins (erythromycin, fluconazole and carbamazepine)
6
Q
What are examples of acute toxic reactions?
A
bone marrow suppression
hepatoxicity and biliary stasis
acute nephrotoxicity
7
Q
Where would you find guidance of drug prescribing?
A
SDCEP drugs in dentistry booklet
8
Q
How long are prescriptions valid for?
A
6 months
9
Q
What is the guide to prescription writing?
A
BNF
