What are some potential problems that arise with written prescriptions?
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Avoid error prone abbreviations
Tamper resistant scripts ar
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What are some potential problems that arise with written prescriptions?
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Avoid error prone abbreviations
Tamper resistant scripts are often required
Reasons for monitoring drug therapy
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determining therapeutic dosage
evaluating medication adequacy
identifying adverse effects
serious or life-threatening risks.
Which schedules of drugs can APRNs prescribe?
(Ans- depends on state - most II-V
How does limited prescriptive authority impact patients within the healthcare system?
(Ans- longer wait times to sign a prescription
limits practitioners that are needed in rural areas
unequal relationships between providers. Ex. one has more power
high need for providers due to lack of providers and high amounts of patients.
Independent practitioners= more patients being seen= lessens the patient/provider load
Provider key responsibilities when prescribing?
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safe and competent practice
understanding of the drugs, reactions, and pharmacology
Be aware of the age group you are prescribing to
Ex. Children vs older adults
What should be used to make prescribing decisions?
(Ans- documented provider-patient relationship, not prescribing for family or friends, documenting a thorough H&P, including discussions with the patient, drug monitoring/titrating.
cost, guidelines, availability, interactions, side effects, allergies, hepatic and renal function, need for monitoring, and special populations
What happens when someone has a poor metabolism phenotype?
(Ans- medications metabolized slower, medication might not work or put them at risk for side-effects
What does the US food and drug administration regulate when it comes to medications?
(Ans- Whether the drug is safe, effective, and benefits of a drug outweigh the risks
reasons for medication non-adherence
(Ans- patients never filling/refilling prescriptions (resulting in therapeutic failure)
multiple chronic disorders
multiple prescription medications
multiple doses per day for each medication
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