Question

module 2 - medication prescriptions: general quiz
question: 10 of 40
which of the following medication pairs shows a potential error when entering a mnemonic into the computer?

• methotrexate and metronidazole
• hydrocodone and oxycodone
• hydromorphone and morphine
• novolog and humulin

Explanation:

To determine the medication pair with a potential mnemonic entry error, we analyze each option:

• Methotrexate and metronidazole: These are different classes (chemotherapeutic/antibacterial vs. antibacterial) with distinct names, no mnemonic confusion.
• Hydrocodone and oxycodone: Both are opioid analgesics, often confused in mnemonics due to similar names/classes.
• Hydromorphone and morphine: Hydromorphone is a morphine derivative, names are distinct enough, less mnemonic confusion.
• Novolog and Humulin: Novolog (insulin aspart) and Humulin (insulin human) are insulins but with distinct brand names, less mnemonic overlap.

Hydrocodone and oxycodone are both opioids, have similar spellings/sound, making them prone to mnemonic entry errors.

Answer:

B. Hydrocodone and oxycodone