The FDA uses the information reported to it on specific types and incidences of medication errors to determine contributing factors. Which factor would be included on this list?
1. Never taking a verbal or phone order without receiving a written order before administering the drug
2. Performing an agency system check
3. Failure to account for client variables
4. Following the rights of drug administration
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Taking a verbal or phone order without receiving a written order before administering the drug would be incorrect procedure.
Rationale 2: Performing an agency system check is correct procedure.
Rationale 3: Variables such as age, body size, and renal and hepatic function must be assessed and taken into account when administrating medications.
Rationale 4: Following the rights of drug administration is correct procedure.
Global Rationale: Variables such as age, body size, and renal and hepatic function must be assessed and taken into account when administrating medications. Taking a verbal or phone order without receiving a written order before administering the drug would be incorrect procedure. Performing an agency system check is correct procedure. Following the rights of drug administration is correct procedure
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