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re you confident that when time is short and the pressure is
on, your employees can keep from confusing similar-sounding
drug names? Do they understand and strictly adhere to proper
medication handling protocols? Would they immediately rec-
ognize a slipped decimal that turns what should be 2.5 into a
dangerous 25? Are they observant enough to never mistake a microgram
(mcg) for a milligram (mg)? Use this medication safety quiz at your next
staff meeting to find out.
M E D I C A T I O N S A F E T Y
Medication Management Essentials
Time to brush up on proper labeling, administration and
dosing practices. Sheldon Sones, RPh, FASCP | Newington, Conn.
IN SAFE HANDS Check and
recheck medications before
they reach the sterile field.
