While preparing dosages, how many times should the drug order and the drug label routinely be checked against each other?
What will be an ideal response?
They should be checked three times; (1) when you locate the drug, (2) just prior to opening or pouring the drug, and (3) immediately before administration of the drug.
Three times
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