When Calculating Dosages,you Should Remember That

question 10

Multiple Choice

When calculating dosages,you should remember that .

• A)there is no acceptable margin of error in medication administration
• B)the physician must verify the final calculation independently
• C)the math involved is complex and requires a high level of aptitude
• D)close enough is good enough if there is no alternative

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