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: Hydralazine 50 mg po 4 times daily.
Label: Hydroxyzine 50 mg.
Given: Hydroxyzine 50 mg.

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: Hydralazine 50 mg po 4 times daily.
Label: Hydroxyzine 50 mg.
Given: Hydroxyzine 50 mg.

-Ordered: Hydralazine 50 mg po 4 times daily.
Label: Hydroxyzine 50 mg.
Given: Hydroxyzine 50 mg.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Many drugs have similar sounding names, and thousands of drugs are on the market. Attention must be paid to spelling of all orders and medication labels. A pharmacy-delivered unit dose will often help prevent this type of error; however, pharmacies may also make errors.

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