Do Not Use List Flashcards
1
Q
trailing zero (X.0 mg)
A
write X mg
2
Q
lack of leading zero (.X mg)
A
write 0.X mg
3
Q
MS / MSO4 / MgSO4
A
write “morphine sulfate” or “magnesium sulfate)
4
Q
HS (half strength) / hs (hours of sleep)
A
write “Half Strength” / write (hours of sleep)
5
Q
QD / Q.D. (daily) / QOD / Q.O.D. (every other day)
A
write “daily” / write “every other day”
6
Q
U or u
A
write “unit”
7
Q
IU
A
write “units”
8
Q
symbol for microgram - mcg
A
write “mcg”
