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Module 2

Section 7 Dispensing errors

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Organization that defines and categorizes medication errors The National Coordinating Council for Medication Error Reporting and Prevention (NCC MERP)
What does NCC MERP error category A indicate? No error, but a problem in the system that has the potential to cause future errors
What do NCC MERP error categories B to D indicate? Errors that do not cause harm
What do NCC MERP error categories E to H indicate? Errors that cause harm
What does NCC MERP error category I indicate? Errors that cause death
What is the most obvious type of dispensing error? A dispensing misfill
Two leading causes of medication errors Lack of attentiveness and failure to follow approved procedures and protocols
What is the purpose of documenting errors? To detect trends or problems that can be corrected in the future
A pharmacist is awaiting a physician call-back after a possible medication error is detected. What are three ways a pharmacy technician can prevent the order from being dispensed? Move the order to a separate work area, attach a note to the order, lock the computer order.
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