Question

question 94

a pharmacy technician should identify that which of the following is an example of a high-alert medication that requires extra safety precautions?

amoxicillin
loratadine
insulin
omeprazole

Explanation:

Define high-alert medications

Using the High-Alert Medications knowledge point
High-alert medications are drugs that bear a heightened risk of causing significant patient harm when they are used in error. Although mistakes may not be more common with these drugs, the consequences of an error are more devastating to patients.

Evaluate the options

• Amoxicillin: A common antibiotic; not classified as a high-alert medication.
• Loratadine: A common over-the-counter antihistamine; not classified as a high-alert medication.
• Insulin: According to the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP), all formulations of insulin (subcutaneous and intravenous) are classified as high-alert medications due to the high risk of severe hypoglycemia if dosed incorrectly.
• Omeprazole: A common proton pump inhibitor; not classified as a high-alert medication.

Answer:

• Amoxicillin
• Loratadine
• Insulin (Correct answer)
• Omeprazole