Patient Safety & Quality Assurance Flashcards
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Which error type occurs when a patient receives a drug intended for a different patient?
Answer: Wrong patient error
A wrong patient error is a medication error in which the correct drug is dispensed but to the wrong individual.
What does the abbreviation 'ISMP' stand for?
Answer: Institute for Safe Medication Practices
ISMP (Institute for Safe Medication Practices) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing medication errors.
Which term describes a list of drugs known to cause serious harm if used incorrectly?
Answer: High-Alert Medications List
The ISMP High-Alert Medications List identifies drugs that bear a heightened risk of causing significant patient harm when misused.
What strategy does 'Tall Man Lettering' help prevent?
Answer: Look-alike/sound-alike (LASA) drug mix-ups
Tall Man Lettering uses mixed case (e.g., hydrALAZINE vs. hydrOXYzine) to visually differentiate LASA drug names.
A black box warning is the FDA's strongest warning about:
Answer: Serious adverse effects or contraindications
A black box warning (boxed warning) alerts prescribers to serious or life-threatening risks associated with a medication.
What is the primary purpose of a medication reconciliation process?
Answer: Prevent medication errors during care transitions
Medication reconciliation compares a patient's medication list across care settings to prevent omissions, duplications, and harmful interactions.