Ati pharmacology 2 assessment proctored exam
A nurse is transcribing a telephone prescription for acetaminophen 650 mg by mouth daily at bedtime. The nurse should identify that which of the following abbreviations are acceptable to use when transcribing the prescription?
Explanation & Rationale
A. Abbreviate "daily" as "QD": The abbreviation "QD" is no longer recommended because it can be confused with "QID" (four times daily), potentially leading to dangerous medication errors. B. Abbreviate "by mouth" as "PO": "PO" is the standard and accepted abbreviation for "by mouth," and it is widely used in medical documentation without ambiguity. C. Abbreviate "acetaminophen" as "APAP": "APAP" is not universally recognized and may lead to confusion. Using the full name of the drug "acetaminophen" is safer and clearer. D. Abbreviate "at bedtime" as "qhs": "Qhs" is discouraged as it can be easily misinterpreted. Writing "at bedtime" without abbreviations is the recommended practice to avoid errors.
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