A Rheumatoid arthritis Patient died after receiving an overdose of metho trexate--a 10-milligram daily dose rather than the intended 10-milligram weekly Dose. What is the best likely term describing this condition?

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A Rheumatoid arthritis Patient died after receiving an overdose of metho trexate--a 10-milligram daily dose rather than the intended 10-milligram weekly Dose. What is the best likely term describing this condition?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Administering the wrong dose is a medication error.

Question 2 of 5

compare actual performance to goals and take action on the differences is .....................

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Quality improvement addresses discrepancies between goals and performance.

Question 3 of 5

A patient had a specimen drawn for iron determination at 8 am and another one drawn for the same test at 4 pm. The results were higher in the am than the pm. This is an example of which of the following?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Diurnal variation refers to natural fluctuations throughout the day.

Question 4 of 5

Which of the following is an example of an analytical error?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Outdated calibration curves lead to inaccurate test results.

Question 5 of 5

In incident report, conclusion include::

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Conclusions summarize resolution and lessons learned.

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