Sylvano's hospital has a new packaging system in the pharmacy and, unfortunately, the labels are not dispensed properly.This evening, he receives unit dose medications in which the labels are so crooked that they are overlapping one another.What should Sylvano do?
A) Do not administer the medication.
B) Peel back the labels so he can tell which is which.
C) Use the medications if he is familiar with their standard usage.
D) Look the medications up in a drug reference and then administer them.

Question

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Administering medication with improper labeling poses a significant risk to patient safety. Sylvano should not administer these medications as the labels are not clear, which could lead to medication errors.

Sylvano's Hospital Has a New Packaging System in the Pharmacy