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: Percocet 1 tablet q4h prn pain for a patient allergic to aspirin.
Given: Percodan 1 tablet.

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: Percocet 1 tablet q4h prn pain for a patient allergic to aspirin.
Given: Percodan 1 tablet.

-Ordered: Percocet 1 tablet q4h prn pain for a patient allergic to aspirin.
Given: Percodan 1 tablet.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Be aware that many drugs have similar names. Percodan contains aspirin. Aspirin is contraindicated not only for patients allergic to it but may also be contraindicated for preoperative and postoperative patients because of increased bleeding times. Aspirin is contained in many products. Percocet contains acetaminophen.

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