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Dosage Unit 1
Causes of Medication Errors
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Distraction | Something else required the prescriber, transcriber, or nurse's attention |
| Environment | This includes things like temperature, noise level and pace of the workplace setting |
| Fatigue | Lack of sleep on behalf of the prescriber or nurse |
| Lack of Knowledge/Understanding | The prescriber/nurse was not aware of how the drug works, its various names, side effects or contraindications, unsure of how to administer the medications. Also includes wrong equipment |
| Incomplete Client Information | Due to incomplete reconciliation of medication, health problems or separation of clients with the same names; could also include wrong client weight. |
| Memory Lapses | Forgetting some information such as allergies or failure to administer, prepare or administer the medication |
| Systemic Issues | Improper storage, preparation and availability |