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Chapter 4: Medical Abbreviations, Symbols, and Safety Guidelines

105 terms in this chapter

U, u

safety_warnings

unit. *SAFETY WARNING (TJC Do Not Use List): Mistaken for '0' (zero), the number '4', or 'cc'. Write out 'unit' instead.*

VO or v.o.

verbal order

wt.

weight

y/o or y.o.

year old

µg

safety_warnings

microgram. *SAFETY WARNING (ISMP): Mistaken for mg. Write 'mcg' instead.*

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