An error of dosage with one decimal place, such as preparing 1 mL instead of 0.1 mL results in how much of an error?

What will be an ideal response?


The error is 10 times more or less than ordered dose. This can cause a fatal adverse drug event (ADE).

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1. Weight loss 2. Night sweats 3. Ankle edema 4. Bloody sputum 5. Loss of appetite

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The clock shows 12:00 noon. In 24-hour clock time, this is:

a. 12:00 noon. b. 12:00. c. 1200. d. Noon.

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As most people know, the average individual is interested in influencing people through self-recognition and promotion. Zaleznik suggested that effective leaders desire to influence people so:

A. They can make a positive change that will improve conditions for a group/organization, not just for them-selves. B. They can make a profit that solely benefits the leader. C. They can make a difference in their lea-dership style and widen the number of people they lead. D. They can gain more notoriety and, possi-bly, worldly acclaim.

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MC The nurse is presenting a workshop about aging. The nurse is including information about longevity, and declining endocrine and immune function. In what theory category does this information belong?

A. Psychological B. Biological C. Sociological D. Individualism

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