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Error-prone med abbr
From NHA CI Ch2, including abbreviations to avoid using
| Don't Use | Use |
|---|---|
| MS, MSO4 | morphine |
| MgSO4 | magnesium sulfate |
| abbreviated medicine names (like AZT, KCl, HCT) | full name of medication |
| nitro | nitroglycerin |
| decimal points without leading zero (.5 mg) | smaller units (500 mcg) or leading zero (0.5 mg) |
| trailing zero (1.0 mg) | no trailing zero (1 mg) |
| u, U, IU | units |
| µ, µg | mcg or microgram |
| x3d | times 3 days |
| cc | mL |
| apothecary units | metric units |
| od, O.D., OD | daily or intended time of administration |
| q.d., qd, Q.D., QD, q1d, i/d | daily |
| q.od., QOD | every other day |
| Q6PM, etc. | 6 p.m. daily |
| TIW, tiw | 3 times weekly |
| mg., mL. | mg, mL (no period) |
| HS | half-strength, bedtime (hour of sleep) |
| BT, hs, HS, qhs, qn | bedtime or hour of sleep |
| SC, SQ, sub q | subcutaneously |
| IN | intranasal |
| IJ | injection |
| OJ | orange juice |
| > or < | greater than or less than |
| @ | at |
| &, + | and |
| / | per |
| AD, AD, AU | right ear, left ear, both ears |
| OD, OS, OU | right eye, left eye, both eyes |
| D/C, dc, d/c | discharge or discontinue |
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