What causes medication administration errors in a mental health hospital? A qualitative study with nursing staff.doi:10.1371/JOURNAL.PONE.0206233Richard N. KeersMadalena PlácidoKaren BennettKristen ClaytonPetra BrownDarren M. AshcroftPublic Library of Science...
Purpose of the Six Rights of Medication Administration:The six rights of medication administration serve as a double check to help prevent medical errors when administering medications to patients. Reviewing these six rights prior to administering any medication is a good habit to get into to ensure ...
There are currently64 biosimilarsapproved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The most recent biosimilar approval wasSteqeyma(ustekinumab-stba) on December 17, 2024. What is a Biosimilar? According the to FDA, a biosimilar is a biological product that is highly similar to, and ...
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for weight loss. Check with a healthcare provider for advice before using herbal or dietary supplements for weight loss.Who Should Use Weight Loss Drugs?Generally, most people should initially try to lose weight using diet and exercise. Prescription diet drugs ...
Obesity is much like many other diseases in that medication can help, but just because your condition improves doesn’t mean you no longer need medicine. AOMs can help change your brain chemistry so you’re more apt to make healthy choices. Once you stop taking one, your old brain ...
The medication has traditionally been used to treat diabetes, and like semaglutide, it is a GLP-1 receptor agonist that works to suppress appetite. However, liraglutide doesn’t last as long, so it needs to be taken daily. Naltrexone and bupropion (Contrave). This combination medication works ...
Is CBD legal? Technically yes, but the answer isn't quite so cut and dried. The cannabis plant comes in many different varieties. For decades though, the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) treated them all the same, classifying cannabis as aSchedule I substance. Schedule I drugs are ...
This SOP template is essential for maintaining patient safety andregulatory compliance. It may cover procedures for patient care, medication administration, infection control, and emergency response. Adhering to this template is essential for healthcare professionals to provide consistent and high-quality ...
Without the immediate administration of epinephrine, those who are having a severe allergic reaction can go into anaphylactic shock, which can be fatal.EpiPen, also known by its generic name as epinephrine, is a prescription-only brand name medication made by Viatris / Mylan. EpiPen was initiall...
This is also called addiction. You spend large amounts of time trying to get, take, or recover from the opioid. You also spend time thinking about when you can take the opioid again. You become dependent on the opioid. Dependence means your body becomes used to the opioid. You have with...