Problematic Prescription Abbreviations Flashcards
1
Q
ug
A
microgram or mcg
2
Q
hs
A
half strength or hours of sleep, bedtime
3
Q
qd
A
everyday
4
Q
ghs
A
nightly at bedtime
5
Q
qod
A
every other day
6
Q
U
A
units
7
Q
MgSo4
A
magnesium sulfate
8
Q
MSO4
A
morphine sulfate
9
Q
.2 with no leading zero (often read as 2, creating a tenfold error)
A
0.2
10
Q
2.0 with trailing zero (often read as 20, creating a tenfold error)
A
2
