Question

APINCH stands for the high risk medication categories. Which of the following is not correct example of APINCH medications.

A) A.Amphoteticin P. Calcium Gluconate (IV I- Insulin aspartate N. Propofol C-Oral chemoH-Apixaban
B) A-Amikacin P. Magnesium (IV) - 1. Tuojeo N-Diazepam C- Vincristine H - Warfarin
C) A. Gentamycin P-Hypertonic Saline (IV) I-Novorapid N-Naloxone C-Azathioprine H-Aspirin
D) A. Vancomycin P- Potassium (IV) 1- Rhyzodeg N. Oxycodone C. Methotrexate H. Heparin

Answer 1

The 'APINCH' acronym represents high-risk medication categories, and Aspirin in Option C should not be included as it is not typically considered a high-risk medication like the others mentioned.

Step-by-step explanation:

APINCH stands for high-risk medication categories where each letter represents a group of potentially dangerous medications if not used correctly. These categories include Antimicrobials, Potassium, and other electrolytes, Insulin, Narcotics and other sedatives, Chemotherapeutic agents, and Heparin and other anticoagulants. Looking at the options provided, each medication corresponds accurately to its category in the acronym APINCH except for the last one listed in Option C. Aspirin, which is not commonly categorized under high-risk medications due to its wide safety margin and common use as an over-the-counter pain and anti-inflammatory medication. Therefore, the Aspirin in Option C is not a correct example of an APINCH medication.