Infiltration of xylazine in illicit fentanyl
Be alert for the signs of this drug, a growing contributor to the opioid epidemic. In addition to the influx of fentanyl in the…
Pharmacology
Aseptic technique and perioperative I.V. medication administration
A study by Wax and colleagues found that each year in the United States over 500,000 healthcare-associated bloodstream infections are attributed to I.V. catheters,…
Vancomycin flushing syndrome
Shantae Demano*, a 62-year-old woman with a history of recent total left knee surgery, is admitted to the ICU with sepsis and an infection…
Obesity in adults: Pharmacologic options for successful management
Marcy Taylor*, a 48-year-old woman, visits her nurse practitioner, Bryan Thomas, to discuss weight loss management. Marcy is 62 inches tall, weighs 182 lbs,…
Insulin injection and changing injury trends
A lot can change in healthcare over 5 years, including advancements in precise and early diagnosis of disease, treatment options, expansion of outpatient and…
Anticholinergics: Adverse effects
Anticholinergics, widely used in clinical practice for an extensive range of diseases, exert effects on circulation, respiration, alertness, and vision by blocking the action…
Benzodiazepines
Providers prescribe benzodiazepines (BZDs)—also known as anxiolytics, hypnotics, muscle relaxants, anticonvulsants, and amnestic medications—to manage several symptoms and conditions, including anxiety, insomnia, alcohol withdrawal,…
I.V. push medications: An evidenced-based practice guide
I.V. push medications can be particularly dangerous given their immediate bioavailability and the narrow therapeutic dose range, which can make reversing any adverse effects…
Minimize medication errors in urgent care clinics
Establish a culture of patient safety. Takeaways: The number of patients seen in urgent care clinics can present unique medication administration challenges. Reducing errors…
What Older Americans Need to Know About Taking Paxlovid
A new coronavirus variant is circulating, the most transmissible one yet. Hospitalizations of infected patients are rising. And older adults represent nearly 90% of…
Alligators, swamps, and medication safety
Resolved: Stay focused on safe patient care Five years ago, the World Health Organization (WHO) published its third global patient safety challenge, which aimed…
The nurse’s role in medication safety
Patients have long associated trust and respect with nursing. However, recent incidents of nurses delivering inappropriate medications (wrong drug, wrong dose) have led to…
Infiltration of xylazine in illicit fentanyl
Be alert for the signs of this drug, a growing contributor to the opioid epidemic. In addition to the influx of fentanyl…
Aseptic technique and perioperative I.V. medication administration
A study by Wax and colleagues found that each year in the United States over 500,000 healthcare-associated bloodstream infections are attributed to…
Vancomycin flushing syndrome
Shantae Demano*, a 62-year-old woman with a history of recent total left knee surgery, is admitted to the ICU with sepsis and…
Obesity in adults: Pharmacologic options for successful management
Marcy Taylor*, a 48-year-old woman, visits her nurse practitioner, Bryan Thomas, to discuss weight loss management. Marcy is 62 inches tall, weighs…
Insulin injection and changing injury trends
A lot can change in healthcare over 5 years, including advancements in precise and early diagnosis of disease, treatment options, expansion of…
Anticholinergics: Adverse effects
Anticholinergics, widely used in clinical practice for an extensive range of diseases, exert effects on circulation, respiration, alertness, and vision by blocking…
Benzodiazepines
Providers prescribe benzodiazepines (BZDs)—also known as anxiolytics, hypnotics, muscle relaxants, anticonvulsants, and amnestic medications—to manage several symptoms and conditions, including anxiety, insomnia,…
I.V. push medications: An evidenced-based practice guide
I.V. push medications can be particularly dangerous given their immediate bioavailability and the narrow therapeutic dose range, which can make reversing any…
Minimize medication errors in urgent care clinics
Establish a culture of patient safety. Takeaways: The number of patients seen in urgent care clinics can present unique medication administration challenges.…
What Older Americans Need to Know About Taking Paxlovid
A new coronavirus variant is circulating, the most transmissible one yet. Hospitalizations of infected patients are rising. And older adults represent nearly…
Alligators, swamps, and medication safety
Resolved: Stay focused on safe patient care Five years ago, the World Health Organization (WHO) published its third global patient safety challenge,…
The nurse’s role in medication safety
Patients have long associated trust and respect with nursing. However, recent incidents of nurses delivering inappropriate medications (wrong drug, wrong dose) have…
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