HUC Pharmacology & Medication Management 3

Question 1

Which abbreviation is on The Joint Commission's official "Do Not Use" list?

Accepted Answer

Q.O.D.

Answer

Q.O.D. (every other day) is easily confused with Q.D. or QID and is prohibited.

Question 2

What is the correct way to write one-half milligram on a medication order?

Accepted Answer

0.5 mg

Answer

A leading zero is required so the decimal point is not missed.

Question 3

The abbreviation "ac" on a medication order means:

Accepted Answer

Before meals

Answer

"ac" comes from the Latin ante cibum, meaning before meals.

Question 4

A medication ordered "SL" should be given:

Accepted Answer

Under the tongue

Answer

SL stands for sublingual, meaning placed under the tongue.

Question 5

Which writing of a dose is a prohibited trailing zero?

Accepted Answer

5.0 mg

Answer

A trailing zero like 5.0 mg can be misread as 50 mg and is on the Do Not Use list.

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