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CHAPTER 4 PTCB- MEDICATION SAFETY EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
Terms in this set (22)
The right
drug The
Every patient is entitled to the following right dose
The right dosage form
The right route of administration
Patient allergies
Incorrect strength of
Prescribing errors medication Incomplete
medication name
Route of administration not specified
Mechanical: During preparation and dispensing of a
Dispensing errors
prescription Judgement: Result of a pharmacist making an
incorrect decision
Oral medication given
Administration errors
through IV Ear medication
given in the eye
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Workplace issues that may contribute Stres
to medication errors s
Multitasking
Similar medication labels
Medication labels difficult to read
What are "Tall Man" letters used for? Help draw attention to the dissimilarities in their names
Improve the accuracy of patient identification
The Joint Commission's goals to
improve patient safety Improve the effectiveness of communication among
caregivers Improve safety of infusion pumps
Why are there medications you The effects of the pill might be more severe than regularly
shouldn't crush?
When can medications be 30 minutes before or 30 minutes after the scheduled time
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CHAPTER 4 PTCB- MEDICATION SAFETY EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
Terms in this set (22)
The right
drug The
Every patient is entitled to the following right dose
The right dosage form
The right route of administration
Patient allergies
Incorrect strength of
Prescribing errors medication Incomplete
medication name
Route of administration not specified
Mechanical: During preparation and dispensing of a
Dispensing errors
prescription Judgement: Result of a pharmacist making an
incorrect decision
Oral medication given
Administration errors
through IV Ear medication
given in the eye
Nois
e
Workplace issues that may contribute Stres
to medication errors s
Multitasking
Similar medication labels
Medication labels difficult to read
What are "Tall Man" letters used for? Help draw attention to the dissimilarities in their names
Improve the accuracy of patient identification
The Joint Commission's goals to
improve patient safety Improve the effectiveness of communication among
caregivers Improve safety of infusion pumps
Why are there medications you The effects of the pill might be more severe than regularly
shouldn't crush?
When can medications be 30 minutes before or 30 minutes after the scheduled time
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