When would it be appropriate to withhold a drug instead of giving it to a patient?

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It is appropriate to withhold a drug if any part of the drug order (such as dose, frequency, route, or medication name) is unclear or incomplete to avoid potential harm to the patient. Handwritten orders are generally acceptable as long as they are legible and complete. The fact that a drug improves a patient's symptoms or that the order contains both generic and trade names does not necessarily determine whether the drug should be withheld or given to the patient.

When Would It Be Appropriate to Withhold a Drug Instead