An important patient safety issue was solved in 1984 with the introduction of ________
A) drug legislation
B) the human genome
C) childproof caps for drugs
D) orphan drugs
Answer: C
A) There was no specific drug legislation for patient safety in 1984.
B) This does not have to do with patient safety.
D) Orphan drugs treat rare diseases.
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