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are ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT HEALTH CARE TECHNOLOGIES for improving longevity and quality of life. > prescribed or selected FOR SELF-TREATMENT with the intent to cure, improve symptoms or prevent diseases. Unfortunately, is a DOUBLE-EDGED SWORD. can also result in problems such as side effects, drug interactions and other undesired outcomes.Medications
A __ is anything involving drug therapy that interferes with (or has the potential to interfere with) the desired outcome for a patient. - PCNEmedication-related problem
“ A __ is any undesirable event experienced by a patient which involves, or suspected to involve, drug therapy, and that interferes with achieving the desired goals of therapy” -ASHPdrug therapy problem
TYPES OF MEDICATION RELATED PROBLEMS1 Meds requires NEW or ADDITIONAL DRUG THERAPY that is NOT PRESCRIBED 2 Patient is taking UNNECESSARY DRUG 3 WRONG DRUG for patients condition or age 4 patient NOT TAKING DRUG CORRECTLY 5 CORRECT DRUG, DOSE TOO LOW 6 CORRECT DRUG, DOSE TOO HIGH 7 ADVERSE DRUG REACTION / DRUG INTERACTION
Medication-related problems are often mistakenly attributed to __ rather than medications. These problems can lead to compromised quality of life, hospitalization, loss of independence or even death.aging or underlying health conditions
How to Prevent? MRPs1 Communicate effectively with health care providers about medications. 2 Designate a medication manager. 3 Keep a medication list. 4 Consult with a doctor or pharmacist before taking over-the-counter medication, alcohol or herbal supplements along with prescription drugs. 5 Use common sense when using medications. 6 Obtain medication refills in a timely manner.