The physician made a calculation error that lead to the patient receiving a serious medication error. This error was overlooked by the pharmacist and the nurse who administered the dose as ordered
The patient questioned the medication saying, "This doesn't look like I was taking at home," but took the medication anyway when the nurse said it was a generic form of the drug. Who holds liability in this situation? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
Select all that apply.
1. The physician
2. The pharmacist
3. The nurse
4. The patient
5. The drug manufacturer
1,2,3
Rationale: The physician holds liability for making the original calculation error.
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