Table 3 Test results and distribution of risk of error for each discipline and topic
From: Medication knowledge, certainty, and risk of errors in health care: a cross-sectional study
Content (no of questions) | Correct answers | Low risk1) | Moderate risk2) | High risk3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Gen. Pharmacology (3) | 82% | 56% | 39% | 5% |
Effect (3) | 80% | 56% | 41% | 3% |
Side effects (3) | 81% | 59% | 34% | 7% |
Formulations (2) | 41% | 14% | 45% | 42% |
Interactions (1) | 60% | 22% | 68% | 10% |
Generics (2) | 81% | 68% | 25% | 7% |
Pharmacology (14) | 74% | 50% | 39% | 11% |
Regulations (2) | 59% | 46% | 29% | 25% |
Storage (4) | 33% | 21% | 51% | 27% |
Dispensation (4) | 60% | 48% | 28% | 24% |
Administration (4) | 63% | 49% | 23% | 28% |
Drug management (14) | 53% | 40% | 33% | 26% |
Conversion of units (7) | 76% | 61% | 29% | 10% |
Dose-quantity-strength (4) | 92% | 73% | 24% | 3% |
Infusions (2) | 84% | 57% | 40% | 4% |
Dilutions (1) | 55% | 25% | 68% | 8% |
Drug dose calculations (14) | 80% | 61% | 32% | 7% |
Totalt (42) | 69% | 50% | 35% | 15% |