Medications
Patient Safety
Pediatrics
100

This medication is effective at calming a patient with dementia or Alzheimer's disease.

Quetiapine 

100

The nurse needs to perform this when a patient is in 4 point restraints. 

Circulation to extremities. 

100
This is a common sign of aggression in a toddler. 

Tantrums

200

This medication is used to reverse the toxic effects of opioids.

Naloxone

200

This must be documented before instituting 4 point restraints.

Least restrictive measures were performed first. 

200

Adolescents may express aggression when this occurs.

Cyber bullying or social media trolling. 

300

This medication is used when a patient is a risk of harming themselves and others and actively physically aggressive. 

Haloperidol

300

This patient with a history of suicidal ideations is most at risk.

A patient with a plan and intent. 

300

This is a potential sign for pediatric abuse. 

Bruises in various healing stages. 

400

This class of medications are the most frequently prescribed in mental health.

Antidepressants 

400
This should be implemented if a patient is at risk for alcohol withdrawal.

Seizure precautions. 

400

All pediatric patients age 5 will have this test performed to test hearing. 

Audiometry 

500

This medication is used to treat alcohol and opioid dependence. 

Naltrexone

500
This is a safety hazard for patient's with visual disturbances or a fall risk. 

Throw rugs 

500

When assessing the ear of a 10-month old this will be pulled down.

The pinna.