Question

A nurse is reviewing medication prescriptions for a group of clients. The nurse should recognize that which of the following prescriptions can result in a medication administration error?

A. Penicillin G benzathine 1.2 million units IM daily
B. Furosemide 10 mg PO daily
C. Albuterol 2.5 mg 2 inhalations every 6 hr as needed for shortness of breath
D. Insulin glargine 15 units subcutaneous daily at bedtime

Answer 1

Insulin glargine 15 units subcutaneous daily at bedtime can result in a medication administration error.

Step-by-step explanation:

The prescription that can result in a medication administration error is option D: Insulin glargine 15 units subcutaneous daily at bedtime.

Insulin glargine is a long-acting insulin medication that is typically administered once daily at the same time every day. However, the prescription in option D states to administer it at bedtime, which is not specific enough.

It is important to state a specific time for medication administration to ensure consistency and avoid confusion or errors.