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Module 2
Section 7 Dispensing errors
Question | Answer |
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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. |