Which of the following is NOT required on a prescription label?

Name of the medication
Lot number of the medication
Expiration date of the medication
Name of the pharmacist or pharmacy technician

Lot number of the medication

Rationale: The lot number of the medication dose is not required to be on the prescription label. However, this label must contain the date of dispensing, serial number of the prescription, pharmacy name and address, patient name, physician name, medication name, drug manufacturer name, drug quantity, expiration date, and number of refills allowed.

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Improving calculation skills Improving accuracy of patient identification Improving safety of using infusion pumps Improving safety of using high-alert medications

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Which of the following might well indicate that a child has been sexually abused?

A. Genital injuries B. Cigarette burns C. Head injuries D. Asthma

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