What is "DAUNOrubicin – DOXOrubicin" an example of?
Look-alike, sound-alike drugs
"Tall man" letters
"Do NOT chew" drug list
"Do NOT use" list
"Tall man" letters
Rationale: "DAUNOrubicin – DOXOrubicin" is an example of the use of "tall man letters", to distinguish between these similarly spelled medications. The capital letters draw attention to the part of each drug name that is different.
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A. are typically capitated. B. see both members and nonmembers of the HMO. C. must act as primary care physicians (PCPs). D. contract only with managed care organizations (MCOs).