Here are five abbreviations and acronyms to avoid:
1. U, u for unit — it can be mistaken for “0,” “4” or “cc”
2. IU for international unit — it can be mistaken for “IV” or “10”
3. Q.D., QD, q.d., qd for daily — it can be mistaken for “QOD” meaning “every other day”
4. Trailing zero (X.0 mg) — the decimal point is missed
5. MS — it can mean morphine sulfate or magnesium sulfate
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