Why are children more likely to experience medication errors in relation to dosages?

A. Because of polypharmacy
B. Because up-to-date information is not available
C. Because dosages are based on body weight
D. Because of their diurnal rhythms

c
Rationale: Children are more likely to experience medication errors because child dosages are based on body weight.

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The presence of which of the following in the bone marrow would lead a clinician to the diagnosis of a myeloproliferative disorder rather than an acute leukemia?

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