According to the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP), which of the following medications is NOT "highest alert" concerning medication errors?
Potassium chloride injections
Vitamin B12 injections
Narcotics and opiates
Insulin
Vitamin B12 injections
Rationale: According to the ISMP, vitamin B12 injections are not considered "highest alert" concerning medication errors, but potassium chloride injections, narcotics, opiates, and insulin all bear this designation.
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