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Medication Errors.

Authors :
Cohen, Michael R.
Source :
Nursing. Oct2016, Vol. 46 Issue 10, p70-70. 1p.
Publication Year :
2016

Abstract

The article presents cases of medication errors in the U.S. along with the suggestions on how to avoid similar events. Topics include the reference to the suggestion for adults' awareness on safe medication storage in lieu of child safety caps, incorrectly metoclopramide-stocked automated dispensing machine for use by a patient requiring megestrol as well as guard against insulin overdose through concentration checks on pens' labels prior to syringe injections.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
03604039
Volume :
46
Issue :
10
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Nursing
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
118309735
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1097/01.NURSE.0000494648.70056.20