The authors describe a case study of the introduction of social work services to a cohort of high-risk youth who previously did not have access to a pediatric social worker. Three case examples are included to illustrate the wide array of family needs and strengths as well as social work ...
In this case, the typical dosing is very different and should have prompted a call to the prescriber for verification. The dosing for epirubicin is 60 to 120 mg/m2 depending on the type of therapy the patient is receiving. The recommended dose for eribulin is 1.4 mg/m2. Incidentally, the...
The study included data up to 2015. Factors were identified across all Kotter's principles and normalization process theory domains, ranging from the first evidence on inappropriate polypharmacy in the 1980s until the creation of permanent clinical pharmacist positions in recent years. Examples of ...
Please note that if the surgical start time is delayed, the anesthesiologist assigned to the case needs to be contacted regarding blood sugar monitoring and IV placement. Examples Short Acting Insulins (e.g. Humalog, Novolog, Regular, Apidra) NPH Insulin Pre-Mixed Insulin...
View LargeDownload Go to Figure in Article Illustrative Examples of Medication Discrepancies 1. Institute of Medicine, To Err Is Human: Building a Safer Health System. Washington, DC National Academy Press2000; 2. Coleman EAMin SChomiak AKramer AM Post-hospital care transitions: patterns, complicat...
It outlines the causes of medication errors and gives some examples. It explores drug safety and rational drug use. It also presents case examples of medication errors from the Philippines and offers practical tips for preventing medication errors....
35 When these antidepressants are used in combination with some antipsychotics (examples: risperidone and haloperidol), they may significantly increase the serum level of the antipsychotic agent leading to toxicity symptoms.35 See Table 11 for details about antipsychotic medication interactions. Additional ...
to address these issues in day-to-day clinical practice. Case examples can help guide practice. CONTROVERSY 1. Headache Progression or Acute Medication Overuse? Case 1. Ms. A, age 43, presents with increased frequency of migraine and her worsening headache was documented before she started using...
Define overmedication. overmedication synonyms, overmedication pronunciation, overmedication translation, English dictionary definition of overmedication. tr.v. o·ver·med·i·cat·ed , o·ver·med·i·cat·ing , o·ver·med·i·cates To medicate excess
Examples of the Rights Issues Lesson Summary Frequently Asked Questions Why is it important to follow the rights of medication administration? The rights of medication administration have been put into place to reduce the occurrences of medication errors. These errors can cause disabilities and even de...