Which of the Following Is Not a Medication Error

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a medication error?

• A) Giving an unordered medication
• B) Giving the wrong drug to a patient
• C) Failing to give a drug at the prescribed time
• D) Failing to give a drug when you know it is contraindicated

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Definitions:

Substitution Effect

The change in consumption patterns due to a change in the relative prices of goods, leading to consumers replacing more expensive items with less costly alternatives.

Diminishing Marginal Utility

The principle that as more of a good or service is consumed, the additional satisfaction or utility gained from consuming an additional unit declines.

Total Utility

The total satisfaction or benefit received by consuming a given total quantity of a good or service.

Utils

A theoretical unit of measurement used in economics to represent satisfaction or utility obtained by consuming goods and services.