ATI Remediation Pharmacology Final

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ATI PROCTORED EXAM REMEDIATION CAIT BLACKFORD PHARMACOLOGY II DR. PHILLIPS 1. SAFETY AND INFECTION CONTROL a. ACCIDENT/ERROR/INJURY PREVENTION i. SAFE MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION AND ERROR REDUCT... ION: ADMINISTERING PHENYTOIN 1. Undesirable interaction is giving omeprazole, a proton pump inhibitor, concurrently with phenytoin, an anticonvulsant. This can increase the serum level of phenytoin. Obtain a complete medication history, and be knowledgeable of clinically significant interactions. Be aware that medications can also interact beneficially or harmfully with food and with herbal and dietary supplements ii. ANTIBIOTICS AFFECTING THE BACTERIAL CELL WALL: PRIORITY FINDING AFTER A PENICILLIN INJECTION 1. Instruct clients to take penicillin V, amoxicillin, and amoxicillin-clavulanate with meals. Tell them to take all others with 8 oz of water 1 hr before or 2 hr after meals. Instruct clients to report any signs of an allergic response such as dyspnea, a skin rash, itching, and hives. Give IM injections cautiously to avoid injecting into a nerve or an artery. Advise clients to complete the entire course of therapy, even if symptoms resolve. Advise client to use an additional contraceptive method when taking penicillin’s. iii. REPORTING OF INCIDENT/EVENT/IRREGULAR OCCURRENCE/VARIANCE 1. SAFE MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION AND ERROR REDUCTION: PRIORITY ACTION FOR INCORRECT MEDICATION DOSAGE a. Use a unit-dose system to decrease errors. If not available, calculate the correct medication dose. Check a drug reference to ensure the dose is within the usual range. When performing medication calculations or conversions, have another qualified nurse check the calculated dose. Prepare medication dosages using standard measurement devices, such as graduated cups or syringes. Some medication dosages require a second verifier or witness, such as some cytotoxic medications. Automated medication dispensing systems use a machine to control the dispensing of medications. [Show More]

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