Policy Changes and Programs to Prevent Medication Errors Include

question 14

Multiple Choice

Policy changes and programs to prevent medication errors include:

• A)storing different drugs in similar packaging.
• B)removing pill-form medications from their original containers prior to administration.
• C)scanning bar codes on patient ID bracelets that return error messages to alert health care professionals if the drug or dosage is not appropriate for the patient.
• D)informing physicians about the importance of writing clearly when using abbreviations such as hs and Q.D.

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Definitions:

Gaining Weight

An increase in body mass, typically due to an excess of calorie intake over calorie expenditure.

Body Mass Index (BMI)

A numerical computation that assesses an individual's body weight in relation to their height, used as an indicator of obesity and underweight.

DSM-5

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, a comprehensive classification and diagnostic tool used by mental health professionals.

DSM-5

The fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, a comprehensive classification of mental health conditions published by the American Psychiatric Association.