Which of the following is NOT classified as a prescribing error?
Not verifying patient allergies
Transcription errors
Omitting quantity and refills
Incorrect strength of medication
Transcription errors
Rationale: Transcription errors are not classified as prescribing errors; they are examples of mechanical dispensing errors. Prescribing errors include route of administration not specified, patient allergies, incorrect strength of medication, quantity and refills omitted, and incomplete medication name.
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A. 75% to 80% B. Less than 10% C. 20% to 25% D. 40% to 50%
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