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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/867225/psn-pdf
December 04, 2024 - , the medication administration record (MAR) is put on hold, which can result in
missed or delayed medications … In this study, rates of missed or delayed critical medications (antibiotics,
antifungals, antivirals … , anti-seizure medications, and immunosuppressants) were compared before and
after an intervention consisting … After implementation, overall rates of missed and delayed medications did not
change, and rates of "
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digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/citation/r21hs026584-pitts-final-report-2022.pdf
January 01, 2022 - of medications (4, 5) or inadequate disease management with incorrect medication
dosing (5). … Dispensing of discontinued medications results from a lack of communication of discontinuation from … We excluded e-prescriptions for over-the-
counter medications and those with topical, otic, and … Our primary outcome was the proportion of e-prescription medications dispensed to patients by … Pharmacy dispensing of electronically discontinued medications.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/45137/psn-pdf
May 18, 2016 - Less is more: a project to reduce the number of PIMs
(potentially inappropriate medications) on an elderly … Less is more: a project to reduce the number of PIMs (potentially
inappropriate medications) on an elderly … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/less-more-project-reduce-number-pims-potentially-inappropriate-medications … prescribed in a unit, educate and raise
awareness about the medications among health care workers, … and remove the medications from the ward.
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation/breast-cancer-medications-for-risk-reduction
September 03, 2019 - Vasomotor symptoms (hot flashes) are a common adverse effect of both medications. … 6 and should be offered these medications if their risk of harms is low. … See below for more information on potential harms from risk-reducing medications. … Effectiveness of medications (within trials) did not vary by age or menopausal status. … Medications to decrease the risk for breast cancer in women: U.S.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/43202/psn-pdf
September 11, 2023 - ISMP Survey on High-Alert Medications in Acute Care
Settings. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/ismp-survey-high-alert-medications-acute-care-settings
Experience from … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/ismp-survey-high-alert-medications-acute-care-settings
https://psnet.ahrq.gov … /issue/ismps-list-high-alert-medications-acute-care-settings
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/867091/psn-pdf
November 06, 2024 - initiative-deprescribe-high-risk-drugs-older-adults-presenting-emergency-
department-after
Inappropriate medications … department (ED) after a fall evaluated the impact of medication
reconciliation that targets high-risk medications … fall-related visits
overall or a difference in repeat fall-related visits between patients who modified their medications … updated-ags-beers-criteria-potentially-inappropriate
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/potentially-inappropriate-medications-and-their-effect-falls-during-hospital-admission
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/45946/psn-pdf
July 02, 2017 - Multicompartment compliance aids in the community: the
prevalence of potentially inappropriate medications … Multicompartment compliance aids in the community: the
prevalence of potentially inappropriate medications … psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/multicompartment-compliance-aids-community-prevalence-potentially-
inappropriate-medications … The aids are intended to improve medication safety and adherence for
patients taking multiple medications … , but this British study found that elderly patients using these systems
still used inappropriate medications
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/43794/psn-pdf
January 14, 2015 - Prescriber barriers and enablers to minimising potentially
inappropriate medications in adults: a systematic … Prescriber barriers and enablers to minimising potentially
inappropriate medications in adults: a systematic … This systematic review examined prescribing of potentially inappropriate medications and found that … clinical inertia and lack of knowledge) and system characteristics (such
as insufficient time to review medications … and limited availability of nonmedication treatments) both
contributed to persistent prescribing of medications
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49815/psn-pdf
December 01, 2017 - During the
preoperative visit, the patient's prescription medications were reviewed and updated in his … asked about medications purchased over the counter. … Over-the-counter medications that have important implications for surgical patients include aspirin, … , over-the-counter medications, vitamins, and supplements. … Medications at Transitions and Clinical Handoffs (MATCH) Toolkit for Medication Reconciliation.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/841200/psn-pdf
December 07, 2022 - Preventing errors when preparing and administering
medications via enteral feeding tubes. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/preventing-errors-when-preparing-and-administering-medications-enteral- … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/preventing-errors-when-preparing-and-administering-medications-enteral-feeding-tubes … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/preventing-errors-when-preparing-and-administering-medications-enteral-feeding-tubes
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/47321/psn-pdf
June 19, 2019 - Validation of a mobile app for reducing errors of
administration of medications in an emergency. … Validation of a mobile app for reducing errors of administration of
medications in an emergency. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/validation-mobile-app-reducing-errors-administration-medications-emergency … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/validation-mobile-app-reducing-errors-administration-medications-emergency
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/misuse-adhd-prescription-rapid-research.pdf
July 01, 2025 - Persons with prescription stimulant use disorder
were more likely to misuse these medications for a … Adolescents’ Use of Medications for Attention-
Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Subsequent
Risk of … The
nonmedical use of prescription ADHD
medications: Results from a national Internet
panel. … Polysubstance use:
Previous year: Opioids
22%, Benzodiazepines
28%, Sleeping
medications 15%. … —
Consequences
Risk of Bias
% Female: 43.7
ADHD Medications
Not specified
How acquired?
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/37003/psn-pdf
September 14, 2011 - Does incorporating medications in the surveyors'
interpretive guidelines reduce the use of potentially … inappropriate medications in nursing homes? … Does Incorporating Medications in the Surveyors' Interpretive
Guidelines Reduce the Use of Potentially … Inappropriate Medications in Nursing Homes? … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/does-incorporating-medications-surveyors-interpretive-guidelines-reduce-use
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/47048/psn-pdf
April 22, 2023 - https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/national-prescription-drug-take-back-day
Removing unused medications from … the home can help prevent accidental exposure to unneeded
medications and limit their availability … This semi-annual program provides patients with an
opportunity to discard medications safely. … prescription-opioid-analgesics-commonly-unused-after-surgery-systematic-review
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/medication-sharing-storage-and-disposal-practices-opioid-medications-among-us-adults
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/45409/psn-pdf
May 17, 2021 - ISMP List of High-Alert Medications in Long-Term Care
(LTC) Settings. … PA: Institute of Safe Medication Practices; 2021
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/ismp-list-high-alert-medications-long-term-care-ltc-settings … This
fact sheet provides a list of potential high-alert medications prevalent in long-term care settings … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/ismp-list-high-alert-medications-long-term-care-ltc-settings
https://psnet.ahrq.gov
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/60296/psn-pdf
May 06, 2020 - Ensuring access to medications in the US during the
COVID-19 pandemic. … Ensuring access to medications in the US during the COVID-19 pandemic. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/ensuring-access-medications-us-during-covid-19-pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/ensuring-access-medications-us-during-covid-19-pandemic
https://psnet.ahrq.gov
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/46740/psn-pdf
January 01, 2021 - high-alert-medication-stratification-tool-revised-exploratory-study-objective-
standardized
High-alert medications … This study aimed to develop
a standardized tool to identify high-alert medications. … The authors report that the revised tool consistently
distinguishes between high-risk and usual-risk medications … high-alert-medication-stratification-tool-revised-exploratory-study-objective-standardized
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/ismps-list-high-alert-medications-acute-care-settings
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/852465/psn-pdf
August 16, 2023 - Only 1 in 5 people with opioid addiction get the
medications to treat it, study finds. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/only-1-5-people-opioid-addiction-get-medications-treat-it-study-finds
Stigma … This news article discusses the limited use of methadone and other medications as
strategies to assist … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/only-1-5-people-opioid-addiction-get-medications-treat-it-study-finds
https
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/40548/psn-pdf
March 23, 2012 - Potentially inappropriate medications defined by STOPP
criteria and the risk of adverse drug events … Potentially inappropriate medications defined by STOPP criteria
and the risk of adverse drug events … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/potentially-inappropriate-medications-defined-stopp-criteria-and-risk-adverse … -
drug-events
Many medications, particularly sedatives and other drugs with significant side effects … Patients who
received medications considered inappropriate by STOPP had a nearly two-fold increased
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/41155/psn-pdf
March 06, 2012 - Functional decline associated with polypharmacy and
potentially inappropriate medications in community … Functional decline associated with polypharmacy and potentially
inappropriate medications in community-dwelling … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/functional-decline-associated-polypharmacy-and-potentially-inappropriate-
medications … Elderly patients with dementia who were prescribed more than five medications were at greater risk … However, prescribing potentially inappropriate medications (as determined by the
Beers criteria) was