Long-standing Hypertension Is Seen in Patient Safety, Preventive & Ethics — 58yo Man | Patient Safety | SMLE Q#10499
SMLE Question #10499
Patient Safety, Preventive & Ethics
Patient Safety
Objective: OBJ-432
Last updated: February 2026
A 58-year-old man with long-standing hypertension is seen in a primary care clinic. The physician electronically prescribes hydralazine 25 mg orally twice daily using the generic name. At the pharmacy, the patient is mistakenly dispensed hydroxyzine 25 mg capsules and takes them for 3 days before discovering the discrepancy on his medication list. Which of the following best describes the type of medication error that occurred?
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