Froggy Jumps High Alert Medication QuizVersion en ligne Test your knowledge about high alert medications with this quiz game! par Jennifer Michel 1 What is the definition of high alert medications? a Medications that are easily available over the counter. b Medications that bear a heightened risk of causing significant harm when they are used in error c Medications with low risk of side effects. 2 Why are high alert medications closely monitored? a Due to their potential for causing serious harm. b To ensure they are always in stock. c Because they are inexpensive. 3 What is an example of a high alert medication? a Enoxaparin b Aspirin. c Vitamin C. 4 How should high alert medications be stored? a In the refrigerator door. b Separate location that other regular medications c In an open area for easy access. 5 Why is double-checking common with high alert medications? a To save costs on medication. b To speed up the dispensing process. c To reduce the risk of errors. 6 What is the role of healthcare providers in managing high alert medications? a To increase the dosage without consulting the patient. b To prescribe them without any warnings. c To educate patients on their proper use. 7 What should patients do if they experience unusual side effects from high alert medications? a Stop taking the medication abruptly. b Contact their healthcare provider immediately. c Ignore the side effects. 8 How can errors with high alert medications be minimized? a By skipping the verification step. b Through proper labeling and verification processes. c By increasing the dosage. 9 Following are the medication listed in General High Alert Medication category, except a Adrenaline b Vancomycin c Digoxin 10 Why are high alert medications often subject to specific protocols? a To ensure their safe administration. b To limit their availability. c To make them more expensive. 11 Following are the effort to prevent errors in high alert medication, except: a Control and limit the medication strengths available in the hospital drug formulary. b Control and limit the drug to one generic brand and one innovator brand at one time c Frequently change the medication brands.