Which of the following types of hospital errors occurs when a patient is administered a dose that is greater or less than the prescribed amount?

Wrong dosage form
Wrong dose preparation
Improper dose error
Omission error


Improper dose error

Rationale: An improper dose error in a hospital occurs when a patient is administered a dose that is greater or less than the prescribed amount.

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