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PTCB PTCE Exam - Topic 3 Question 67 Discussion

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?
C) Metronidazole and Metformin
A) Diflucan and Diprivan
B) Clonidine and Klonopin
D) Amiloride and Amlodipine

PTCB PTCE Exam - Topic 3 Question 67 Discussion

Actual exam question for PTCB's PTCE exam
Question #: 67
Topic #: 3
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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?

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by Claribel at Mar 22, 2023, 10:36 PM

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Emerson
8 months ago
I thought Metronidazole was an antibiotic, not antifungal.
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Kendra
8 months ago
Wait, are we sure about A? Sounds too easy!
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Katheryn
9 months ago
No way, it's A for sure! Diprivan is an anesthetic.
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Ettie
9 months ago
I think it’s actually B. Klonopin sounds like it could be an anesthetic.
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Sena
9 months ago
A is definitely the right choice! Diflucan is antifungal.
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Dorian
9 months 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
9 months 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
9 months 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
9 months 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
9 months 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
10 months 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
10 months 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
1 year ago
I'm not sure, but I think the answer might be B) Clonidine and Klonopin.
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Reta
1 year ago
I agree with Keith, because Diflucan is an antifungal drug and Diprivan is an anesthetic drug.
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Keith
1 year ago
I think the answer is A) Diflucan and Diprivan.
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