Any preventable event that causes inappropriate drug use or patient harm due to mistakes made by the health professional, patient, or caregiver is known as a(n) ____.

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The definition specifically mentions "mistakes made by the health professional, patient, or caregiver," which indicates a medication error. The other choices refer to specific types of drug interactions or reactions, but not necessarily ones caused by human error.

Any Preventable Event That Causes Inappropriate Drug Use or Patient