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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