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Why should U or u not be used for 'unit'?
It can be mistaken for 0, 4, or cc.
Why should IU not be used?
It can be mistaken for IV or 10.
Why should QD / q.d. not be used?
It can be confused with QOD.
Why should QOD / q.o.d. not be used?
It can be confused with QD.
What is wrong with writing 1.0 mg?
The decimal may be missed → could be read as 10 mg.
What is a trailing zero?
A zero after a decimal, e.g. 1.0 mg.
What is wrong with writing .5 mg?
The decimal may be missed → could be read as 5 mg.
What is a leading zero?
A zero placed before a decimal amount less than 1.
Should you use a leading zero or trailing zero?
✅ Leading zero: 0.5 mg; ❌ Trailing zero: 5.0 mg.
Why should MS not be used?
It could mean morphine sulfate or magnesium sulfate.
Why should MSO₄ and MgSO₄ not be used?
They can be confused with each other. Write out morphine sulfate or magnesium sulfate.