To prevent medication transcription errors, all the following rules should be observed except:
a. always place a zero before a decimal number less than 1.
b. never place a decimal and extra zeros after a whole number.
c. avoid using decimals when whole numbers can be used as alternatives.
d. use grains as units of measurement for p.o. medications whenever possible.
ANS: D
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A Incorrect: This is a true statement.
B Incorrect: This is a true statement.
C Incorrect: This is a true statement.
D Correct: The nurse should use the metric system as often as possible. Most p.o.and other medications are manufactured in mg. Grain is an apothecary measure.
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