PTCB Exam PTCE Topic 7 Question 97 Discussion

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Question #: 97
Topic #: 7

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A prescription foracetaminophen 325 mg tabletswas inadvertently filled withacetaminophen 500 mg tablets, but the verifying pharmacist caught and corrected the mistake before dispensing. It would be most appropriate to report this situation as a(n):

ANear miss.

BAdverse drug reaction.

CDrug allergy.

DSentinel event.

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Suggested Answer: D

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Sheldon

5 days ago

A near miss? Definitely! Caught the mistake before it reached the patient - that's the way it should be.

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Ressie

16 days ago

I believe it's important to report near misses to prevent future errors.

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Santos

17 days ago

I agree with Gerald, because the mistake was caught before any harm was done.

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Gerald

24 days ago

I think the answer is A) Near miss.

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