Medication errors

Question 1

what group of drugs can cause gingival enlargement?

Answer 1

Ca2+ channel blockers

Question 2

what ADR can warfrin cause

Answer 2

skin necrosis

Question 3

medication error

Answer 3

any preventable event that may cause or lead to inappropriate medication use or patient harm while the medication is in control of the health care professional or patient.

Question 4

ABCDE in adverse drug effects

Answer 4

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Question 5

most commonly implicated drugs for ADE

Answer 5

• Aspirin
• Warfarin
• Diuretics
• NSAIDs

Question 6

which group is at a greater risk of ADR

Answer 6

the elderly

Question 7

potentially inappropriate Independent of condition (PIIC) risk classification

Answer 7

• Indomethacin (GIT, Kidney, CVS)
  – Methyldopa (bradycardia, depression)
  – Chlorpropamide (long half-life, SIADH)
  – Amitriptyline (anticholinergic)
  – Long-acting benzodiazepines (long half-life)
  – High doses of short-acting benzodiazepines
  (increased sensitivity)
  – Mineral oil (aspiration risk)

Question 8

potentially inappropriate considering condition (PICC) risk classification

Answer 8

– CHF: disopyramide
– BPH: anticholinergics
– Stress Incontinence: alpha-blockers
– Arrhythmias: tricyclics
– Parkinson Disease: metoclopramide
– Cognitive impairments: anticholinergics
– Depression: long-term benzodiazepine use
– Seizures: bupropion