Which of the following is an example of a medication error?
1. The wrong dose of a medication is drawn up, but is caught and corrected prior to administration.
2. A medication is administered to a patient with no allergies, yet an anaphylactic response occurs.
3. A medication is administered in liquid form instead of tablet form due to the patient's difficulty swallowing.
4. A patient experiences unexpected hypotension as a result of medication administration.
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale: A medication error can occur even when it does not reach the patient. Unexpected reactions to medications are not preventable, and would be considered adverse effects, not medication errors. Altering the form from a tablet to a liquid does not constitute a medication error.
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