Which of the following is included when administering a liquid drug?
A. Hold the medicine at eye level, with the palm over the label, and pour the correct amount of the drug
B. Hold the bottle on the side opposite the label when you pour
C. Use the top portion of the meniscus to measure the drug correctly
D. Pour any excess drug in the medicine cup back into the bottle
E. Hold the poured drug at eye level and check the dose
Answer: A
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