Which of the following is NOT classified as a prescribing error?

Not verifying patient allergies
Transcription errors
Omitting quantity and refills
Incorrect strength of medication

Transcription errors

Rationale: Transcription errors are not classified as prescribing errors; they are examples of mechanical dispensing errors. Prescribing errors include route of administration not specified, patient allergies, incorrect strength of medication, quantity and refills omitted, and incomplete medication name.

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Which of the following statement(s) is (are) true about diaphragm type of valves?

1. A partial rotation of a diaphragm type of valve will not open the stem. 2. The valve seat in a diaphragm type of valve does not turn. 3. The diaphragm type of valve contains two fiber washers. 4. The diaphragm type of valve uses a threaded stem. a. 2 c. 3 and 4 b. 1 and 4 d. 2 and 4

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