A patient is dispensed amiloride instead of amlodipine from a pharmacy. The error is identified before the patient takes the medication, but it raises concerns about the potential consequences of the mistake. The pharmacy team decide to conduct a root cause analysis (RCA) to understand why the error occurred. Which would NOT be a potential step in the RCA process?

Mr. FG develops constricted pupils, becomes unresponsive and has a reduced respiratory rate. Which situation WOULD NOT contribute to the development of these symptoms?

Which would be the MOST EFFECTIVE barrier to prevent the same incident happening again?

Mrs. JN is quite concerned about the risk of bleeding and asks whether edoxaban has a reversal agent. Which statement is CORRECT?

What is the MOST APPROPRIATE initial course of action?

Whilst recording the error, you are required to define the level of harm to the patient. Which harm grading applies to this patient safety event?

Ms. MC, 56 years old (60kg), has a past medical history of rheumatoid arthritis and is admitted to hospital with acute severe liver impairment after starting leflunomide 2 months ago. Which medication is MOST APPROPRIATE to prescribe for Ms. MC?

Miss ST has a hypoglycaemic episode (blood glucose 3.0 mmol/litre) after self-administering her correct dose of insulin. She is immediately administered 40% dextrose gel orally and her blood glucose returns to normal. What type of adverse drug event is this?

A 68-year-old patient with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is prescribed theophylline for bronchodilation. The patient, who has been compliant with the prescribed dosage, presents to the emergency department with symptoms suggestive of theophylline toxicity. Which manifestation is commonly associated with theophylline toxicity?

Which treatment would be MOST APPROPRIATE to manage the symptoms displayed by Mr. FG?