Which of the following strategies may result in a reduction in medication errors?
Using a trailing "o" after a decimal point
Placing a period after mg or mL
Spelling out drug names
Using a naked decimal point
Spelling out drug names
Rationale: Spelling out drug names is a good way to reduce medication errors. The use of abbreviations may often be interpreted incorrectly, leading to potentially dangerous errors being made.
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A) access to the structure. B) rescue and evacuation. C) ventilation of heat and smoke. D) water supply and drainage.
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