Directions: for Each of the Following Medication-Related Errors, Select the Patient

question 19

Multiple Choice

Directions: 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: Propranolol LA (long-acting tablet) PO for a patient with a nasogastric (NG) tube (through nose to stomach)
Given: Crushed propranolol LA via the NG tube

• A) Right patient
• B) Right drug
• C) Right time
• D) Right dose
• E) Right route

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Definitions:

Cyanosis

A bluish or purplish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes due to insufficient oxygen in the blood.

Blood Pressure

The pressure exerted by circulating blood upon the walls of blood vessels, usually measured using a sphygmomanometer.

Intercostal Space

The anatomical area located between two ribs, which contains muscles and nerves and plays a key role in the mechanics of breathing.

Mitral Valve

A valve in the heart that allows blood to flow from the left atrium to the left ventricle.