Complete 12 pages APA formatted article: Reflection on Drugs Errors. The observation was made six days a week and at different times of the day. Several pharmacies were visited. I tried to remain an u

Complete 12 pages APA formatted article: Reflection on Drugs Errors. The observation was made six days a week and at different times of the day. Several pharmacies were visited. I tried to remain an unnoticed observer, and to do this, I had to purchase some medications in order to merge with the other customers. As a passive observer, I did not interfere in the interaction of the pharmacist and customer if I noticed a drug error. Drugs, which are meant to treat a patient, may have an adverse effect if administered not according to the prescribed dosage. Error in drug administration can happen in any setting, in the clinic, hospital or other health institutions. But drug error can also occur while prescribing, ordering or dispensing of drugs by the pharmacists. Since it has become a serious health concern, studies have been conducted by scholars from the different health care sectors. Adverse drug events include the following drug-related interventions: error during prescription, dispensation error, and administration of medication (Bates, Cullen, Laird et al. 1995, cited in Flynn n.d.). Vadney (2003) said that around 11 to 14 percent of medication errors happen in the pharmacy. Nurses have the responsibility of administering medications, and therefore, they must “meet the legal standard, . . . knowledgeable about the medications given, careful in administration, and alert to potential problems that may result in errors” (Malseed 1990, p. 45). Many of the medication errors committed by nurses include their inability to yield follow institutional policies that are designed to protect both nurses and patients (Malseed 1990). Nurses should take extra precaution in drug administration so that patient safety is ensured (Malseed 1990).