Question

The RN is reviewing a client’s medical record. Which of the following abbreviations require follow up?   Select all that apply.

A. MS

B. mL

C. PO

D. u

E. QOD

Answer 1

ANSWER.

Abbreviations which require follow up include

A) MS - This abbreviation can mistaken as

magnesium sulfate or morphine sulfate

so it is under "Do not use list" of JCAHO.

The physician should write specifically

magnesium sulfate or morphine sulfate

instead of MS.

D) u - This abbreviation can mistaken as 0 (zero)

or number four or cc.so it is under the" Do

not use" list of JCAHO.

The physician should write unit instead of

u.

  E) QOD - This abbreviation can mistaken as QD so

it is also under the" Do not use" list of the

JCAHO.

The physician should write Daily or every

other day instead of QOD.