Which of the following is NOT an actual way that pharmacists can decrease medication errors?
Visually checking the product in the bottle
Checking the prescription in a timely manner
Using DEA forms to inform manufacturers of errors
Educating patients to always verify their insulin purchases
Using DEA forms to inform manufacturers of errors
Rationale: Pharmacists do not decrease medication errors by using DEA forms to inform manufacturers of errors – this practice does not occur. However, the other answer choices are all good ways pharmacists can decrease medication errors.
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a. 0.45% normal saline b. 0.9% normal saline c. Dextrose 5% in water (D5W) d. Crystalloids are contraindicated in the treatment of shock. Only whole blood or blood components are used in these situations
Which of the following is NOT collected through the UHDDS abstracting process?
A. Discharge date B. Principal diagnosis code C. Patient satisfaction D. Date of procedure
Which of these are included in the 2015 USDA Dietary Guidelines for Americans?
A. Increase consumption of less nutritious foods B. Increase sedentary activities C. Maintain weight even if overweight D. Maintain adequate nutrient intake without worrying about calories E. Eat a balanced diet and increase physical activity
Over ____ % of death in 1900 occurred among children younger than 15; now less than ____ % of death occur among this age group.
a. 20; 10 b. 35; 20 c. 40; 4 d. 50; 2