The FDA uses the information reported to it on specific types and incidences of medication errors to determine contributing factors. What is a common factor involving the client or caregiver?
1. Taking medications as the practitioner has ordered
2. Never trading drugs with anyone
3. Taking drugs prescribed by more than one practitioner
4. Filling prescriptions at several pharmacies
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: Taking medications as the practitioner has ordered is correct procedure.
Rationale 2: Never trading drugs with anyone is correct procedure.
Rationale 3: It is safe for the client to take drugs prescribed by more than one practitioner as long as each practitioner is aware of all the drugs the client is taking.
Rationale 4: Pharmacists are the key members of the health care team who can recognize potential drug interactions and adverse effects.
Global Rationale: Pharmacists are the key members of the health care team who can recognize potential drug interactions and adverse effects. Taking medications as the practitioner has ordered and never trading medications with anyone are both correct procedure. It is safe for the client to take drugs prescribed by more than one practitioner as long as each practitioner is aware of all the drugs the client is taking.
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