A patient has symptoms of itching and genital warts. The nurse believes the patient may have human papilloma virus (HPV), which is a sexually transmitted disease. The nurse practitioner orders a pap smear in which a sample is collected and tested for HPV. After a couple of hours, the nurse practitioner wants to check the results so that she can appropriately treat and understand the patient's condition. Where, within the clinical information system, should the nurse practitioner review the pap smear results to verify whether the patient has HPV?
The radiology information system
The pharmacy information system
The computerized provider order entry system
The laboratory information system
The Correct Answer is D
A. The radiology information system – This system stores and manages imaging studies, not laboratory tests like a Pap smear.
B. The pharmacy information system – This system is for medication records, unrelated to laboratory test results.
C. The computerized provider order entry system – This system is for entering patient care orders but not for viewing test results.
D. The laboratory information system – Laboratory results, including Pap smear results, are stored here, making it the correct choice.
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Correct Answer is C
Explanation
A. Critical care information system. – This system is focused on managing data specific to critical care patients and does not track medication orders broadly.
B. Pharmacy information system. – This system manages medication dispensing and inventory but is not the primary system for identifying errors in the prescription order itself.
C. Computerized provider order entry. – This system is used to enter and manage medication orders, making it ideal for identifying and correcting the erroneous prescription prior to medication delivery.
D. Electronic documentation. – While this system contains patient records, it may not directly facilitate the identification and correction of prescription errors.
Correct Answer is A
Explanation
A. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews – The Cochrane Database specializes in systematic reviews and meta-analyses, making it the best source for high-quality evidence on healthcare interventions.
B. PubMed – While PubMed provides access to a broad range of medical research, it doesn’t exclusively focus on systematic reviews and meta-analyses.
C. Google Scholar – Google Scholar is a broad search engine that includes a wide range of academic sources but lacks a specific focus on systematic reviews and meta-analyses.
D. Medline – Medline provides access to a wide range of medical literature but, like PubMed, it is not focused on systematic reviews and meta-analyses.