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Dangerous Abbreviations
Common Dangerous Abbreviations
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10/23/2013
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Term
Abbreviation
 Definition
Potential Problem
Term
U (for unit)
 Definition
Mistaken as zero, four or cc.
Term
IU (for international unit)
 Definition
Mistaken as IV (intravenous) or 10 (ten)
Term
Trailing zero (#.0 mg)
 Definition
Decimal point is missed
Term
MsO4, MgSO4, MS
 Definition
Confused for one another
Term
µg (for micrograms)
 Definition
Mistaken for mg (milligrams) resulting in one thousand-fold dosing overdose
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