Question

A 76-year-old inpatient is prescribed insulin. Which prescribing practice reduces risk of fatal errors?

Accepted Answer

Write 'units' in full and avoid abbreviations

Answer

Write dose as '10 units'

Answer

Use a sliding scale without monitoring

Answer

Use IV insulin via IM route

Answer

Prescribe concentrated insulin without notation

Practice question

A 76-year-old inpatient is prescribed insulin. Which prescribing practice reduces risk of fatal errors?