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Medication Management
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- 1National Prescribing Service (NPS) step 1:Step 1: Assess Patient
get and accurate and current history
e.g. r/v medicines, conditions comorbidities - 2NPS step 2:Check medicines
identify benefit and risks to the individual
treatment goals
discrepancies with medications being taken already - 3NPS Step 3:Optimise medicines
Plan, document, share
evaluate signs and symptoms of ADRs
consider dose adjustments
polypharmacy - 4NPS Step 4:Follow up with action
monitor and manage risk from medicines
monitor and communicate changes in medicines
educate patients with clear and simple information - 5How can I prevent myself from being part of the problem?Always seek assistance when not sure
Allow enough time for drug preparation
Always protect yourself, if in doubt ask
Can refuse to give medication
Always ask patient for allergies and review notes
Follow hospital policies when giving out medications
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- Pharmacology for nursing Flashcards on Medication Management, created by Elizabeth Then on 20/10/2016.
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