Which of the following is NOT a step to determine the amount of oral medication to administer to a
patient?
A. Convert the dosage ordered to the desired dose, if necessary.
B. Convert the dose on hand to the dose ordered.
C. Calculate the amount to administer.
D. Determine if the amount calculated is reasonable.
B
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