The Strategy to Avoid Medication Errors Endorsed by the Institute

question 3

Multiple Choice

The strategy to avoid medication errors endorsed by the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) to differentiate products with look-alike names is referred to as

• A) automatic alerts.
• B) bar coding.
• C) computer order entry.
• D) tallman lettering.

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Definitions:

Intravenous Morphine Sulfate

A strong pain-relieving medication administered directly into the bloodstream through an IV to manage severe pain.

Safe Harbor

Legal provisions that protect individuals or entities from liability or penalty under specific situations or when certain conditions are met.

Terminal Illness

A disease or condition that is incurable and irreversible and that is expected to lead to the death of the patient within a relatively short period of time.

Suing

The act of bringing a lawsuit against an individual or entity, seeking legal remedy for damages or enforcement of a right.