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

question 3

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?
1) Respiratory therapist
2) Attending physician
3) Dispensing pharmacist

• A)1 and 2 only
• B)2 and 3 only
• C)1, 2, and 3
• D)1 and 3 only

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