Which of the following is an example of a prescribing error?

Ear medications being placed in the eye
Quantity and refills omitted
Performing pharmacy calculations
Making an incorrect decision during the screening of a patient


Quantity and refills omitted

Rationale: Quantity and refills being omitted on a prescription is an example of a prescribing error.

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