The FDA Estimates That Over a Period of 20 Years

question 71

True/False

The FDA estimates that over a period of 20 years, the barcode-based medication administration system will have prevented 500,000 adverse drug events and achieved a 50 percent reduction in the likelihood of medication errors.

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Definitions:

Subscapularis

A muscle in the shoulder that is part of the rotator cuff, responsible for medially rotating the arm.

Brachialis

A muscle in the upper arm that flexes the elbow joint, positioned beneath the biceps.

Levator Scapulae

A skeletal muscle located at the back and side of the neck, responsible for elevating the scapula (shoulder blade).

Latissimus Dorsi

A broad muscle in the back that helps in movement of the arms and the torso.