An Error Is Any Type of Preventable Mistake That Is

question 23

Multiple Choice

An error is any type of preventable mistake that is made,intentional or unintentional,whether or not it causes harm.Which of the following drug errors would not cause harm to the patient?

• A)A patient receives an otic medication for the eye.
• B)A patient is given 100 mg of a medication and the prescription called for 10 mg.
• C)An antibiotic was discontinued by the physician, but an additional dose was given to the patient after discontinuation.
• D)A patient allergic to sulfa drugs was given Bactrim.

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