Match the descriptions with the correct organization.
-A nonprofit organization devoted entirely to safe medication use and the prevention of medication errors.Gathers information on drug errors and suggests new safer standards to avoid such errors
A)PTCB
B)ISMP
C)NCC MERP
D)ASHP
E)IHI
F)USP
G)PTEC

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The organization devoted entirely to safe medication use and the prevention of medication errors is ISMP, which also gathers information on drug errors and suggests new safer standards to avoid such errors.

Answer: C 
 NCC MERP is responsible for detecting, analyzing, and providing recommendations for the prevention of medication errors.

Answer: D 
 ASHP is a professional organization for pharmacy professionals that provides education, advocacy, and guidance on medication use and pharmacy practice.

Answer: F 
 USP is a nonprofit organization that develops and promotes standards for the quality, safety, and efficacy of medicines, dietary supplements, and food ingredients.

Note: PTCB is a certification organization for pharmacy technicians, IHI is an organization focused on healthcare improvement, and PTEC is not a known organization in the pharmacy or healthcare field.

Match the Descriptions with the Correct Organization