Which of the following types of medication errors occurs when a patient does NOT take his or her medication as directed by the physician?

Wrong administration
Drug monitoring error
Improper storage error
Compliance error


Compliance error

Rationale: According to the ASHP, if a patient does not adhere to his or her prescribed regimen, it is referred to as a compliance error.

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