1 –The Generic Name of the Drug with tallMAN Lettering (where appropriate):tallMAN lettering is special labeling from The Institute for Safe Medical Practices (ISMP) for look-a-like drug names. It is used on drug labels and electronic drug orders to help prevent medical errors.
2 – Look-alike / Sound-alike Drug Names: The Institute for Safe Medical Practices (ISMP) identifies drugs that have a high error rate involving confusion of drugs with similar names.(appears when appropriate)
3 – Approved Indications:Identifies common uses for the drug.
4 – DEA Schedule:Identifies if a drug is classified as a controlled substance by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). If it is, the schedule is indicated.
5 – High Alert: Identifies drugs which the Institute for Safe Medical Practices (ISMP) has listed as requiring greater attention from the worker to prevent medical errors that may injure the patient.
6 – Adult Dose: Lists the published dose for adult patients without other mitigating health conditions
7 – Common Adverse Reactions:A list of commonly seen adverse effects in patients.
8 – Hazardous:Indicates whether a drug has been designated a hazardous compound by the National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health (NIOSH).
9 – Required Labs: Identifies lab tests which should be done prior to, or during, drug use.
10 – Contraindications:A list of reasons that a drug should NOT be used in a specific patient.
11 – Pregnancy: Identifies whether a drug is considered safe to use in pregnant patients.
12 – Compatible: Identifies IV solutions in which the drug is stable.
13 – Nursing Implications: Lists actions that a nurse must take to administer medication to a patient properly.
14 – Patient Education:Information that a nurse should relay to the patient in order for the patient to take/receive the medication in a safe and effective manner.
15 – Crush: Indicates whether the drug is recognized as being safe to crush or split.
