Question

q28. which of the following is an example of a medication error?
investing additional time to thorough y read the medicine label twice.
declining to provide a prescription because of an allergy warning
administering the wrong medication to a patient
asking a nurse to clarify a medicatic order

Explanation:

A medication error is an avoidable event that leads to inappropriate medication use or patient harm. Reading the label twice is a safety measure. Declining a prescription due to an allergy warning is a proper action. Asking for clarification on a medication order is also a correct practice. Administering the wrong medication directly causes a medication error as it involves incorrect drug administration.

Answer:

C. Administering the wrong medication to a patient