A Physician Specifies an Incorrect Dose in a Prescription for a Powerful

question 33

Multiple Choice

A physician specifies an incorrect dose in a prescription for a powerful bronchodilator drug to be given to an asthmatic patient. When the respiratory therapist gives the prescribed dose, the patient suffers a fatal response and dies. Based on the principle of duty, against whom could a suit of negligence be brought?
I.respiratory therapist
II.attending physician
III.dispensing pharmacist

• A)I and II
• B)II and III
• C)I, II, and III
• D)I and III

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