DRUG ERRORS

Institution University
Course BACHELOR OF SCIENCE...
Year 1st Year
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Posted By stephen oyake rabilo
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Errors are an integral part of human life. According to the National Coordinating Council for Medication Error Reporting and Prevention, a medication error is defined as "any preventable event that may cause or lead to inappropriate medication use or patient harm while the medication is in the control of the healthcare professional, patient, or consumer,”. Such events may be related to professional practice, healthcare products, procedures, and systems, including prescribing; order communication; product labeling, packaging and catalogue; compounding; dispensing; distribution; administration; education; monitoring; and use
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OOGENESIS
Formation of the female gamete cell known as ovum • Occurs within the ovarian cortex • Developing ovum is supported by follicular cells • A mature follicle is known as Graafian • Begins before the female fetus is born(prenatally) • Cell division is arrested at prophase 1 stage and fertilization is a requirement for the completion of the 2 nd meiotic cell division • Process is completed in the menstrual cycles after puberty
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PATIENTS’ RIGHT
A patient has the following rights: To be informed of the name, purpose, action, and potential undesired effects of a medication To refuse a medication regardless of the consequences To have qualified nurses or physicians assess a medication history, including allergies and use of herbals To be properly advised of the experimental nature of medication therapy and give written consent for its use
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PREGNANCY AND ANTENATAL CARE
Pregnancy The period from conception to delivery when a fetus develops in a woman’s uterus/womb • It takes 9 months in human beings and the season in normally divided into 3 trimesters for the sake of care • The period is bombarded with changes that bring about special needs for the mother and family • The level of intension for the pregnancy spells the probability of the best possible outcomes
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PROFESSIONALISM
A profession is an occupational group with a set of attitudes, behaviors, or both. A profession requires advanced specialized training and the professionals must meet specified criteria. A Professional Nurse This is a person who has successfully undergone a prescribed nurse training program has passed a licensing examination and has been registered by the regulatory body, in our context the Nursing Council of Kenya.
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Psychotherapeutic Agents
Schizophrenia, which has a genetic association is characterized by hallucinations, paranoia, delusions, speech abnormalities, and emotional problems. • Mania, with its associated bipolar illness is characterized by periods of extreme overactivity, aggression and excitement
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PUERPERIUM
The period after delivery of the baby and placenta upto 6 weeks postnatally. During this time, a number of physiological and psychological changes take place. 1. Lactation is established 2. The relationship between mother and baby begins 3. The mother recovers from the stresses of pregnancy and delivery 4. The reproductive organs return to their non gravid state 5. All physiological changes that occur in pregnancy are reversed.
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RESPECTFUL MATERNAL CARE
Respectful Maternity Care (RMC) is an approach that; Focuses on the interpersonal aspect of maternity care. Emphasizes the fundamental rights of the mother, newborn and families, including protecting the mother and the baby Recognizes that all childbearing women need and deserve respectful care and protection of the women’s right to choice and preferences
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Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)
These are a class of medications that are used as antidepressants. They work by increasing levels of serotonin, which is a neurotransmitter in the brain. SSRIs are prescribed to treat various mental health conditions that includes major depressive disorder, anxiety disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder and panic disorders. Some commonly prescribed SSRIs include fluoxetine(Prozac), sertraline(Zoloft), paroxetine(paxil).
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Sulphonamides, tetracylines aminoglycosides & macrolides
The sulfonamides, or sulfa drugs, are synthetic antimicrobial drugs that are pharmacologically used as broad spectrum for the treatment of bacterial infections. • Sulfonamides include sulfadiazine, sulfamethoxazole, sulfasalazine and cotrimoxazole. • Cotrimoxazole is a combination drug that contains sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim, another antibacterial drug.
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THIRD STAGE OF LABOR
The third stage (3rd stage) of labour is the period from the birth of the baby through to expulsion of the placenta and membranes and ends with the control of bleeding
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