Which of the following strategies may result in a reduction in medication errors?
Using a trailing "o" after a decimal point
Placing a period after mg or mL
Spelling out drug names
Using a naked decimal point
Spelling out drug names
Rationale: Spelling out drug names is a good way to reduce medication errors. The use of abbreviations may often be interpreted incorrectly, leading to potentially dangerous errors being made.
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Which of the following statements is NOT true about sexual harassment?
A. The victim as well as the harasser may be male or female B. The harassers conduct must be unwelcome C. The harasser cannot be the office manager or supervisor D. Sexual harassment can include gestures, pet names, and inappropriate or explicit emails E. The victim does not have to be the person harassed but anyone offended by the conduct
Once the provider has created a patient instruction sheet, what option does the provider have to get the document to the patient?
A. Patients can only receive this information verbally. B. E-mail patient instruction sheet only. C. Print patient instruction sheet only. D. The patient may receive a printed copy or instructions via e-mail.
If digoxin 0.6 mg slow IV push stat is ordered, and digoxin 500 mcg per 2 mL is available, how many milliliters must be administered for the correct dose?
A. 0.6 mL B. 1.2 mL C. 2.4 mL D. 3.6 mL