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If the prefix kilo- means 1000 times the base unit, one would expect a gram, the base unit of weight, to be what fraction of a kilogram? |
1/1000 |
1000/1 |
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A physician calls in a prescription to the community pharmacy for amoxicillin capsules but fails to put the number of capsules. This would be considered a (n) |
prescribing error. |
Error made |
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A hospitalized patient asks a certified nursing assistant (CNA) if she can get a couple of aspirin to help with her headache. The CNA says she has some in her purse and gives them to the patient. What error has occurred? |
Unauthorized drug error |
Unknown error |
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All of the following drugs cannot be crushed except: |
regular-release dosage form tablet. |
Regular |
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What is a disadvantage of automation? |
Automation repair technicians may be outside of the local health facility area |
Repair outside |
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All of the following describe an administration error except: |
incorrect strength of medication. Correct |
Wrong |
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A nurse prepares and administers a vaccination labeled for IM use. He administers this injection subcutaneously. This describes a (n): |
administration error. |
Person in charge did it |
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A patient requires that acyclovir (Zovirax) be administered intravenously rather than by mouth. Which of the patient's five rights does this example fall under? |
The right route |
The right way |
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Which medication error term is correctly matched with its definition? |
Wrong time error: Medication administered outside the scheduled time frame |
Time is wrong |
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Which of the following abbreviations would be appropriate and safe for a physician to use? |
None of these abbreviations should be used. |
Nothing |
