The failure of the pharmacy to observe that a patient is taking too much of their medication is considered which type of medication error?

Which of the following numbers could lead to a possible decimal point error?

An antibiotic IV is prescribed for a 44-lb child. The patient is to receive 10 mg/kg BID. How much medication should the patient receive in one dose?

A patient is diagnosed with depression. The physician wishes to prescribe an SSRI; which of the following would be prescribed?

A patient presents a prescription for amoxicillin. While processing the prescription, the pharmacy technician observes on the patient’s profile that a prescription for Ortho Novum 7-7-7 was filled 1 week ago. What should the technician do?

All of the following are examples of medications contained on the ISMP high-alert medications for a community pharmacy EXCEPT

All of the following is an example of the patient’s rights EXCEPT

The Joint Commission issued the “Do Not Use” list. The abbreviation “u” meaning “unit” should not be used because it has been mistaken for all of the following EXCEPT

An IV order calls for the addition of 45 mEq of CaCO 3 (calcium carbonate). You have a 25-mL vial of calcium carbonate 4.4 mEq/mL. How many milliliters of this concentration do you need to add to this IV solution?

Of the following vitamins, which one may promote wound healing?