For a pharmacy technician assigned to stock replenishment, which item would be considered a high-alert medication?
A. Potassium chloride injection 10 mEq/5 mL 30 mL
B. Ipratropium bromide inhalation solution 0.02% 2.5 mL vials
C. Epinephrine 0.1% syrings
D. 5% dextrose and 0.45% sodium chloride injection USP 500 mL
Answer: A. Potassium chloride injection 10 mEq/5 mL 30 mL
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