Which Actions Occur in 90% of Fatal Medication Errors

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which actions occur in 90% of fatal medication errors?

• A) Confusing drugs with similar packaging
• B) Giving a drug intravenously instead of intramuscularly
• C) Giving Nasarel instead of Nizoral
• D) Using an infusion device that malfunctions
• E) Writing a prescription illegibly

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