Which of the following is NOT a specific medication class designated as "high alert" by the Joint Commission and ISMP?

Intravenous antifungals
Intravenous anticoagulants
Intravenous potassium concentrates
Hypertonic sodium chloride solutions


Intravenous antifungals

Rationale: Intravenous antifungals are not designated as "high alert" by the Joint Commission and ISMP. All of the other answer choices are considered to be high-alert medications.

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