An error is any type of preventable mistake that is made,intentional or unintentional,whether or not it causes harm.Which of the following drug errors would not cause harm to the patient?
A)A patient receives an otic medication for the eye.
B)A patient is given 100 mg of a medication and the prescription called for 10 mg.
C)An antibiotic was discontinued by the physician, but an additional dose was given to the patient after discontinuation.
D)A patient allergic to sulfa drugs was given Bactrim.

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Not all drug errors cause harm to the patient.For example,an error occurs when a medication (such as an antibiotic)is discontinued per physician's orders but an additional dose is given to the patient after discontinuation.This error will not cause harm to the patient.

An Error Is Any Type of Preventable Mistake That Is