Which of the following statements is FALSE about medication errors?
The Food and Drug Administration gathers information on drug errors
The Institute for Safe Medication Practices analyzes dangerous medication errors
Medication errors should be voluntarily reported to the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)
Approximately 7,000 Americans die annually because of medication errors
Medication errors should be voluntarily reported to the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)
Rationale: Medication errors are not reported to the DEA. They may be reported to the state board of pharmacy, the FDA, and MedWatch.
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a. Attempt to awaken the patient for verbal verification of identity. b. Attempt to find the patient's name on some other item in the room. c. Nothing else is necessary. d. Get verification from a relative or nurse about the patient's identity.
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