5 Questions
What is a potential consequence of decimal errors in drug dosing or body weight documentation?
Several-fold overdosing
How can dosing errors of combination drug products be prevented?
Using the right component for dose calculation
What technology is encouraged to minimize errors with parenteral medications, especially for continuous infusions?
Standardized concentrations and programmable infusion pumps
How have electronic health records (EMR) contributed to decreasing medication errors?
Clinical decision support systems and barcoding technology
Who is responsible for the joint effort in the prevention of medication errors according to the text?
Health care professionals, patients, and parents/caregivers
Test your knowledge of medication safety with this quiz on decimal errors, drug dosing, and active and inactive ingredients in pharmaceutical formulations.
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