Which Describes a Medication Error

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which describes a medication error?

• A)A preventable event caused by inappropriate medication use or patient harm while the medication is in the control of the healthcare professional,patient,or consumer
• B)An unexpected side effect of a medication unannounced by the drug manufacturer
• C)A usual occurrence produced by medication administration by a healthcare professional
• D)An unnecessary outcome of a medication by the patient

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