There are also many very common mistakes that lead to medication error that you might not be aware of. It is important that you know these so hopefully you are more prepared and it can help you prevent medication error from happening to you and or your loved ones. According to Mayoclinic communication is key when it comes to trying to prevent medication error. They also say that you should avoid common mistakes like confusing eardrops and eye drops, chewing non chewables, cutting up pills, using the wrong spoon with the wrong measurements. According to Mayo Clinic there are also some more questions that you should ask. Those questions include what is the brand or generic name of the medication?, what is it supposed to do?, how long will it
