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Which of the following medication pairs is an example of aLook-Alike, Sound-Alike (LASA) errorin which an antifungal drug is dispensed instead of an anesthetic drug?
Suggested Answer: C
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48 comments · newest first
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Emerson
11 months ago
I thought Metronidazole was an antibiotic, not antifungal.
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Kendra
11 months ago
Wait, are we sure about A? Sounds too easy!
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Katheryn
12 months ago
No way, it's A for sure! Diprivan is an anesthetic.
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Ettie
12 months ago
I think it’s actually B. Klonopin sounds like it could be an anesthetic.
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Sena
12 months ago
A is definitely the right choice! Diflucan is antifungal.
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Dorian
1 year ago
I’m leaning towards option A, but I’m not 100% confident. I just hope I remember the right classifications!
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Mireya
1 year ago
I practiced a similar question where we had to identify LASA pairs. I feel like Metronidazole and Metformin might be close, but they don't match the categories.
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Carolynn
1 year ago
I think Diflucan is an antifungal, but I can't recall if Diprivan is an anesthetic. This is tricky!
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Twana
1 year ago
I remember studying LASA errors, but I'm not completely sure which of these pairs fits the antifungal and anesthetic criteria.
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Beckie
1 year ago
Aha, I remember learning about IGMPv3 in class. The source-specific membership report is definitely a valid message type for that protocol. I'm confident that's the right answer here.
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Xenia
1 year ago
I'm a little confused by the wording of this question. What exactly does it mean for a service-level agreement to be an "ongoing negotiation and improvement process"? I'll have to think about that.
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Truman
1 year ago
This question reminds me of a similar practice one we did in class, where the FMV at the time of contribution was key. I think it might be about adjusting the basis?
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Jospeh
1 year ago
Diflucan and Diprivan, huh? Looks like the pharmacist needs to brush up on their 'sounds like' skills. Maybe they should try a little 'name that drug' game during their breaks - could save a lot of embarrassment down the line.
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Adolph
1 year ago
C) Metronidazole and Metformin
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Holley
1 year ago
B) Clonidine and Klonopin
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Tien
1 year ago
A) Diflucan and Diprivan
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Venita
1 year ago
Amiloride and Amlodipine? Sounds like a case of 'spot the difference' gone wrong. I wonder if the patient would end up with a heart condition or a diuretic overdose. Either way, it's not going to be pretty.
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Alease
1 year ago
Absolutely, patient safety is paramount when it comes to medication management.
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Earleen
1 year ago
D) Amiloride and Amlodipine
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Charlesetta
1 year ago
C) Metronidazole and Metformin
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Tiera
1 year ago
B) Clonidine and Klonopin
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Ardella
1 year ago
A) Diflucan and Diprivan
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Lenna
1 year ago
Yes, it's crucial to be vigilant in preventing Look-Alike, Sound-Alike errors in medication administration.
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Brock
1 year ago
D) Amiloride and Amlodipine
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Nieves
1 year ago
C) Metronidazole and Metformin
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Ashlyn
1 year ago
B) Clonidine and Klonopin
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Judy
1 year ago
A) Diflucan and Diprivan
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Eulah
1 year ago
Definitely a dangerous mix-up. It's important to double check medications before administering.
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Sanda
1 year ago
D) Amiloride and Amlodipine
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Denise
1 year ago
C) Metronidazole and Metformin
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Doyle
1 year ago
B) Clonidine and Klonopin
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Thaddeus
1 year ago
A) Diflucan and Diprivan
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Bonita
1 year ago
Metronidazole and Metformin? That's just asking for trouble. I can see the doctor's face now when the patient comes back with a nasty case of thrush instead of diabetes medication.
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Beckie
1 year ago
Wow, this one's a real stumper. Looks like the drug companies need to work on their naming conventions. I bet the pharmacist would need a crystal ball to catch that kind of mistake.
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Merissa
1 year ago
User 4: I'm not sure, but I'll go with C) Metronidazole and Metformin.
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Earlean
1 year ago
User 3: Actually, I think it's A) Diflucan and Diprivan too.
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Mariko
1 year ago
User 2: No, I believe it's B) Clonidine and Klonopin.
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Winfred
1 year ago
User 1: I think the answer is A) Diflucan and Diprivan.
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Raylene
1 year ago
User 4: I'm not sure, but I'll go with C) Metronidazole and Metformin.
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Bette
1 year ago
User 3: Actually, I think it's A) Diflucan and Diprivan too.
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Raul
1 year ago
User 2: No, I believe it's B) Clonidine and Klonopin.
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Vincenza
1 year ago
User 1: I think the answer is A) Diflucan and Diprivan.
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Cecily
1 year ago
Diflucan and Diprivan? Seriously? That's a recipe for a major mix-up. I can just imagine the patient waking up with a fungal infection instead of anesthesia. Yikes!
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Lanie
1 year ago
Absolutely, LASA errors can have serious consequences for patients.
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Ming
1 year ago
I know, it's so important to double check medication names to avoid errors like that.
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Avery
2 years ago
I'm not sure, but I think the answer might be B) Clonidine and Klonopin.
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Reta
2 years ago
I agree with Keith, because Diflucan is an antifungal drug and Diprivan is an anesthetic drug.
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Keith
2 years ago
I think the answer is A) Diflucan and Diprivan.