There Has Been a Mix Up in Two Patient's Prescriptions

question 117

Essay

There has been a mix up in two patient's prescriptions and each has received the other person's medication. Sheryl, who is diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, has accidentally been given a medication that decreases dopamine levels. Guillermo, diagnosed with schizophrenia, is given a medication that increases dopamine levels. Fortunately, the error is caught in time and Sheryl and Guillermo are given the correct medication before they take a dose. Hypothetically, describe what might have happened if Sheryl and Guillermo had indeed taken the wrong medicines.

Understand the concept of emotional intelligence and its application in interpersonal relationships.

Recognize and interpret nonverbal cues in communication.

Distinguish between various types of responses and their effects on communication (e.g., confirming vs. disconfirming).

Identify barriers to effective listening and strategies to overcome them.

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Definitions:

Margin Call

A demand by a broker that an investor deposit further cash or securities to cover possible losses.

Initial Margin

The minimum amount of equity required to enter into a position as security for performance, used in futures and margin trading.

Maintenance Margin

The minimum amount of equity that must be maintained in a margin account.

Margin Call

A demand by a broker that an investor deposit additional money or securities to cover possible losses.