1. If surgical technologists do not administer medications, why is is important for them to understand how medications are regulated and labeled? 2. Why is it important for surgical technologists to use one standardized system of measure but be familiar with others? 3. What protocols can the surgical technologist follow to help avoid errors in medication administration?

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1. If surgical technologists do not administer
medications, why is is important for them to
understand how medications are regulated and
labeled?
2. Why is it important for surgical technologists
to use one standardized system of measure but
be familiar with others?
3. What protocols can the surgical technologist
follow to help avoid errors in medication
administration?
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