High Risk Medications

TPN stands for Total Parenteral Nutrition, which is a method of providing nutrition to patients who are unable to consume food orally. It involves delivering nutrients directly into the bloodstream through a central vein, bypassing the digestive system. This method is used when a patient's digestive system is not functioning properly or cannot be used for a prolonged period of time. TPN provides all the necessary nutrients, including proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, and minerals, to meet the patient's nutritional needs.

Oxytocin is mainly used for the induction of labor. It is a hormone that helps stimulate contractions in the uterus, which can help initiate and progress labor. It is commonly administered to pregnant women who have reached their due date or have certain medical conditions that require the initiation of labor. Oxytocin is not used as a painkiller or for the treatment of benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH).

Zestril is not a high-risk medication because it is an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. High-risk medications are typically those that have a higher likelihood of causing significant harm if used incorrectly or inappropriately. Potassium Chloride Injection is considered high-risk because it can cause serious complications if given in the wrong dose or route. Insulin is also high-risk due to the potential for hypoglycemia if the dosage is incorrect. Chemotherapy drugs are high-risk due to their potential for severe side effects and toxicity.

Approximately 20% of children receive the wrong chemotherapy dose.

Furosemide could be confused with Midazolam because both medications are high risk and have similar vial appearances. This confusion could potentially lead to medication errors if not properly labeled or identified. It is important to have clear labeling and verification processes in place to prevent such errors and ensure patient safety.

Emily's Law is associated with chemotherapy.

Heparin lock and insulin are commonly confused with each other because they are both medications that are administered through injections. Both medications are used to treat different conditions and have different dosages, but their similar administration method can lead to confusion. Morphine is not commonly confused with Heparin as it is a different type of medication used for pain relief. Therefore, the correct answer is A and B only.

The result of an Avastin error in Florida was blindness.