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www.ahrq.gov/news/newsroom/case-studies/201539.html
January 01, 2016 - The non-profit organization's Best Buy Drugs public education project compares medications' track records … Consumer Reports Best Buy Drugs reports on diabetes medicines, anticoagulants, and allergy medications
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/long-term-care/resource/injuries/fallspx/manapb10pcptxt.html
December 01, 2017 - X) = positive for this resident
Suggestions for further assessment and/or interventions
( ) Medications … that could increase fall risk:
Review medications and consider changes if appropriate. … ≥20 mm Hg drop in systolic pressure with position change
Review cardiovascular and diuretic medications … _____________________________________________
( ) Psychiatric evaluation to evaluate psychotropic medications
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/poster-4x6-delirium.pdf
June 01, 2021 - Jittery, drowsy, difficult to arouse
CAUSES OF DELIRIUM
• Sleep deprivation
• Dehydration
• Medications … Immobility
COMMON SYMPTOMS
• Drowsiness or
agitation
• Refusing
therapy/meals
• Refusing
medications
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/labor-delivery/perinatal-care/modules/strategies/medication/safe-medication-slides.html
July 01, 2023 - Slide 3: Safe Administration of Medications in L&D
The safe administration of two commonly used … high-alert medications in labor and delivery (L&D) units is the focus of one customizable bundle within … Can also be adapted and applied to other high-alert medications used on L&D units. … Slide 4: High-Alert Medications 1
High-alert medications are "drugs that bear a heightened risk … Slide 33: References
ISMP List of High-Alert Medications in Acute Care Settings.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2024-01/moss-berner-report.pdf
January 01, 2024 - Then, nurses were observed administering medications in a simulated
environment using the simulated … Adverse events occur when nurses push intravenous medications at the wrong
rate, through a catheter … The medications ordered were varied to include medications that
required various preparations ( … administered three to five
intravenous medications during their patient simulation. … medications at the bedside prior to administration.
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www.ahrq.gov/prevention/guidelines/tobacco/clinicians/presentations/2008update-full/slide135.html
October 01, 2014 - Treatment Recommendations: Medications-Nicotine Inhaler
Treating Tobacco Use and Dependence:
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www.ahrq.gov/prevention/guidelines/tobacco/clinicians/presentations/2008update-full/slide145.html
October 01, 2014 - Treatment Recommendations: Medications-Nicotine Patch
Treating Tobacco Use and Dependence: 2008
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www.ahrq.gov/prevention/guidelines/tobacco/clinicians/presentations/2008update-full/slide155.html
October 01, 2014 - Treatment Recommendations: Medications-Nortriptyline (Continued)
Treating Tobacco Use and Dependence
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www.ahrq.gov/prevention/guidelines/tobacco/clinicians/presentations/2008update-full/slide157.html
October 01, 2014 - Treatment Recommendations: Medications-Relative Effectiveness
Treating Tobacco Use and Dependence
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www.ahrq.gov/prevention/guidelines/tobacco/clinicians/presentations/2008update-full/slide138.html
October 01, 2014 - Treatment Recommendations: Medications-Nicotine Lozenge
Treating Tobacco Use and Dependence:
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www.ahrq.gov/prevention/guidelines/tobacco/clinicians/presentations/2008update-full/slide152.html
October 01, 2014 - Treatment Recommendations: Medications-Clonidine (Continued)
Treating Tobacco Use and Dependence
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www.ahrq.gov/prevention/guidelines/tobacco/clinicians/presentations/2008update-full/slide132.html
October 01, 2014 - Treatment Recommendations: Medications-Nicotine Gum
Treating Tobacco Use and Dependence: 2008
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www.ahrq.gov/prevention/guidelines/tobacco/clinicians/presentations/2008update-full/slide149.html
October 01, 2014 - Treatment Recommendations: Medications-Varenicline (continued)
Treating Tobacco Use and Dependence
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/match/references.html
July 01, 2022 - Medications at Transitions and Clinical Handoffs (MATCH) Toolkit for Medication Reconciliation
References … Previous Page Next Page
Table of Contents
Medications at Transitions and Clinical … Results of the Medications At Transitions and Clinical Handoffs (MATCH) Study: an analysis of medication … Association of ICU or hospital admission with unintentional discontinuation of medications for chronic
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www.ahrq.gov/es/patient-safety/settings/hospital/match/references.html
July 01, 2022 - Medications at Transitions and Clinical Handoffs (MATCH) Toolkit for Medication Reconciliation
References … Previous Page Next Page
Table of Contents
Medications at Transitions and Clinical … Results of the Medications At Transitions and Clinical Handoffs (MATCH) Study: an analysis of medication … Association of ICU or hospital admission with unintentional discontinuation of medications for chronic
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/long-term-care/resource/injuries/fallspx/manapb5txt.html
December 01, 2017 - Incorporate information about mobility status, wheelchair use, postural hypotension, vision, and medications … that could increase fall risk:
Review medications and consider changes if appropriate. … Risk Factor: Medications
Risk Factor: Mobility
Selected Interventions
For changes in psychotropic … Date:
Date:
Medications
Are interventions effective: ___ Yes ___ No
Changes:
Comments … :
Medications
Are interventions effective: ___ Yes ___ No
Changes:
Comments:
Orthostatic
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/resources/match/matchfig6.html
August 01, 2012 - Medications at Transitions and Clinical Handoffs (MATCH) Toolkit for Medication Reconciliation
Figure … Nursing—Medication Reconciliation
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Table of Contents
Medications
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/resources/match/matchfig7.html
August 01, 2012 - Medications at Transitions and Clinical Handoffs (MATCH) Toolkit for Medication Reconciliation
Figure … Pharmacy—Medication Reconciliation
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Table of Contents
Medications
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/resources/match/matchfig5.html
August 01, 2012 - Medications at Transitions and Clinical Handoffs (MATCH) Toolkit for Medication Reconciliation
Figure … Management Essentials
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Medications
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/research/findings/final-reports/15851-Sirio-draft-1.pdf
January 01, 2010 - There
is a significant increase in knowledge of medications among psychiatric patients when
educational … specific medications should have automatic referral to informed pharmacists or
respiratory therapists … total, or 3) on five or more new medications started during the hospitalization. … The
patient was be encouraged to ask questions regarding medications throughout the
hospital stay … • Patients were able to:
o Verbalize that they were more aware of their medications (effects, side