Which of the following organizations has established a list of medications that should never be crushed before administration?
TJC
ISMP
FDA
DEA
ISMP
Rationale: The ISMP has established a list of medications that should never be crushed before administration. These include isotretinoin, rabeprazole, doxycycline, fentanyl, risedronate, and many others.
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