1.   Among problems state inspectors found, records show, the nursing home staff gave the wrong medication to residents and failed to give medication on time.

2.   A blind person might misread the pill and take the wrong medication.

3.   But we often respond by ignoring it or by taking the wrong medication or dosage.

4.   Common errors include wrong or missed dosages, assessment problems and wrong medication, as well as mistakes in documenting when pills and liquids are given, Craven said.

5.   Levinson said his eyes were opened when he had bypass surgery three years ago and found he was getting the wrong medication.

6.   Research indicates that most women fail to correctly diagnose their problem, ending up with the wrong medication.

7.   The last charge might have to be revised if it is found Jones mistakenly took the wrong medication, Bennett said.

8.   They give you the wrong medications.

9.   Keeping old drugs around can also be confusing and increases the risk that a person will accidentally take the wrong medication, McGinnis said.

10.   Tell someone if you think you are being given the wrong medication.