$$\text{Percentage} = \frac{\text{Number of deaths from infections}}{\text{Total number of patients}} \times 100$$

Question 1

Which of the following is a common example of a medication mistake, as highlighted in the provided materials?

Accepted Answer

Wrong dosage is administered

Question 2

According to the study materials, what is the third leading cause of death in the United States as of a 2016 Johns Hopkins study?

Accepted Answer

Medication errors

Question 3

Which of the following strategies is recommended to avoid getting the wrong prescription?

Accepted Answer

Take medication in the original container

Question 4

A patient receives a prescription for 500 mg of a drug but is mistakenly given 250 mg. Which type of medication mistake does this represent?

Accepted Answer

Wrong dosage is administered

Question 5

If a hospital staff member inputs the wrong patient information into the computer system, what type of medication mistake is this?

Accepted Answer

Hospital puts in the wrong prescription into the computer database

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a recommended way to avoid medication mistakes?

Accepted Answer

Store medication in unmarked containers

Question 7

A patient is prescribed a medication but does not finish the entire course as directed. What type of medication mistake is this?

Accepted Answer

Failure to complete drug administration

Question 8

Which of the following best describes the importance of reading medication instructions?

Accepted Answer

It reduces the risk of medication mistakes such as wrong dosage or administration

Question 9

If a patient is unsure about the appearance of their medication, what should they do according to the study materials?

Accepted Answer

Consult the pharmacist or healthcare provider

Question 10

Which of the following is a real-world consequence of medication mistakes, as discussed in the materials?

Accepted Answer

Hospital-acquired infections and increased mortality

Question 11

A patient is prescribed two medications that interact negatively. What is the best way to prevent this medication mistake?

Accepted Answer

Tell your health care provider about all other medications you are taking

Question 12

Which equation best represents the calculation for the percentage of deaths due to hospital-acquired infections in the 2023-24 study?

Accepted Answer

$$	ext{Percentage} = \frac{	ext{Number of deaths from infections}}{	ext{Total number of patients}} 	imes 100$$

Question 13

If 1.3 million injuries occur annually from prescription drug errors, which of the following best describes the significance of this statistic?

Accepted Answer

Prescription drug errors are a significant public health issue

Question 14

Which of the following is a recommended action if you suspect you have received the wrong medication?

Accepted Answer

Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist immediately

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT an example of a medication mistake listed in the materials?

Accepted Answer

Taking medication as prescribed

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