Which of the following would be unacceptable when writing a prescription?
A) to use the abbreviation "mcg"
B) to write out "units"
C) to use a trailing 0 (5.0 mg)
D) to use a leading 0 (0.125 mg)

Question

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Using a trailing zero (5.0 mg) can lead to dosing errors, as it may be misread as a larger dose (e.g., 50 mg). Leading zeros (0.125 mg) are encouraged to prevent underdosing.

Which of the Following Would Be Unacceptable When Writing a Prescription