Which of the Following Is the First Step of Safety

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the first step of safety in drug administration?

• A) A verbal order
• B) A clearly written order
• C) Asking for clarification
• D) Looking up the drug in a pharmacology reference

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