For each of the following medication-related errors, select the patient "right" that was violated (select a, b, c, d, or e for each). Use pharmacology text references if needed. After your selection, discuss the clinical implications and preventive measures you will take in your practice to avoid such errors.

-Ordered: Fast-acting regular insulin 10 units for a patient with high blood glucose level.
Given: Intermediate-acting insulin 10 units.

Question

For each of the following medication-related errors, select the patient "right" that was violated (select a, b, c, d, or e for each) . Use pharmacology text references if needed. After your selection, discuss the clinical implications and preventive measures you will take in your practice to avoid such errors.

-Ordered: Fast-acting regular insulin 10 units for a patient with high blood glucose level.
Given: Intermediate-acting insulin 10 units.

-Ordered: Fast-acting regular insulin 10 units for a patient with high blood glucose level.
Given: Intermediate-acting insulin 10 units.

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When comparing the order with the label, it is very important to read the label 3 times during preparation. Knowing the action of the medications you are preparing and avoiding distractions as you prepare them are also important steps to avoid this type of potentially grave error.

For Each of the Following Medication-Related Errors, Select the Patient