Question

(I have to inteview a nurse for school. Due to the virus my teacher allowed us to interview them online. Thank you!)

1- How do you feel about the proliferation of Herbal and Nutritional Supplements? How do you advise individuals seeking an herbal medication?

2- Do prescriptions that are changed to Over-the-Counter affect the role of the pharmacist?

  

3- What is your opinion in regards to the role of the registered nurse in medication administration and teaching?

  

4- What can be done to reduce medication errors in the ambulatory and/or Inpatient setting?

5- Do you perceive the nursing role changing over the next 10 years? Fifty years? Has it changed since you began practicing?

6- What are the three most important issues facing the profession of nursing today?

7- In 1990, the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) mandated that a doctor of pharmacy degree would be the minimum degree for practicing pharmacy instead of a Bachelor’s degree. Do you think that was a good move?

Answer 1

Ans)1) When this happens, the drugs may not be absorbed at high enough levels to help the health conditions for which they are prescribed. This can cause serious problems. If you take any OTC or prescription medicines, talk to your doctor before taking any type of herbal health product or supplement.

2)The Rx to OTC switch
Generally drugs can become OTC if: They have low potential for misuse and abuse. They are used for self-diagnosed conditions. They can be used safely and effectively without a health care provider's instruction.

Following the basic rule coupled with the “10 rights of medication” — right patient, right dose, right drug, right route, right time,right education and right documentation, right assessment, right evaluation, right to refuse — can help you avoid medication administration errors.

4) Strategies for Preventing Medication Errors:
Ensure the five rights of medication administration.
Follow proper medication reconciliation procedures.
Double check—or even triple check—procedures.
Have the physician (or another nurse) read it back.
Consider using a name alert.
Place a zero in front of the decimal point.
Document everything