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Which is a major reason that a patient’s prescription medication contains the wrong dosage information?
The doctor’s metric conversions are faulty.
The medication comes in too many different quantities.
The doctor’s prescription instructions were illegible.
The dosage amount varies from day to day.
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The doctor’s prescription instructions were illegible.
Illegible handwriting is a common cause of dosing errors because pharmacists or nurses may misread numbers, units, or directions. Electronic prescribing and clear, written instructions help reduce this risk.
Illegible handwriting is a common cause of dosing errors because pharmacists or nurses may misread numbers, units, or directions. Electronic prescribing and clear, written instructions help reduce this risk.
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