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Abbreviations PutPatients at Risk!
Choose safety over convenience.Eliminate the use of abbreviations in medication orders.
Prohibited Abbreviations Correct Use
IU unit
U or u unit
Qd or qd daily
QOD or qod every other day
Zero after decimal point(e.g., 1.0 mcg)
1 mcgNever use zeros after decimal
No zero before decimal point(e.g., .5 mg)
0.5 mgAlways use a zero before decimal
Drug name abbreviations(e.g., MSO4, MgSO4)
Morphine sulfate,Magnesium sulfate
Do not abbreviate drug names
μg mcg
OD, OS, OU left eye, right eye, each eye
cc mL
D/C discharge / discontinue
@ at
> ≥< ≤
greater than/more than or less than/lower than
Are you 100% sure this order will be understood?
For more information:Ask your Clinical Nurse Educator, Manager or Pharmacist.
