If a Health Care Practitioner Is Unfamiliar with a Drug,he

question 11

Multiple Choice

If a health care practitioner is unfamiliar with a drug,he or she should .

• A)administer it regardless,because the physician ordered it
• B)consult a standard reference or a pharmacist or similar professional before administering it
• C)call the ordering physician and ask why that particular drug was chosen
• D)substitute a more familiar drug and document the reason in the chart

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Definitions:

Act of Omission

A failure to take action when there is a duty to act, which may result in liability.

Crime

A wrong against society proclaimed in a statute and punishable by society through fines and/or imprisonment—or, in some cases, death.

White-Collar Crime

Nonviolent crime committed by individuals or corporations to obtain a personal or business advantage.

Illegal Act

An action that is forbidden by law, regulation, or statute, leading to legal penalties if committed.