Which is true regarding the unit dose drug distribution system?
a. The inventory is delivered to each nursing unit on a regular and recurring basis.
b. The system delivers one dose of each medication to be administered until the subsequent delivery of inventory.
c. The use of single dose packages of drugs dispensed to fill each dose requirement as it is ordered.
d. The amount of inventory needed to dose all patients on the unit for a 24-hour interval.
ANS: C
The unit dose drug distribution system uses single unit packages of drugs dispensed to fill each dose requirement as it is ordered.
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