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Could some one tell me - is an ommission of a medication considered to be a medication error?

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Could some one tell me - is an ommission of a medication considered to be a medication error?

Yes, it is. Two of the 5 rights of medication. Right medication, right time.

Well that depends ,was it a overlook or was it held for low BP or something to that nature. If it was a overlook then ,YES....

Could some one tell me - is an ommission of a medication considered to be a medication error?
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There are times when we must use our nursing judgment, and purposely omit medication. Of course, always document meticulously and notify the doctor when appropriate.

1. If a patient has a respiratory rate of 10, are you still going to give the morphine sulfate?

2. If a patient has an irregular apical pulse of 36 bpm, are you still going to give the digitalis?

3. If a patient has a blood pressure of 78/40, are you still going to give the 100mg of Lopressor?

4. If the patient has had 5 large loose stools, are you still going to give the routine Dulcolax?

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