Which of the following abbreviations is on the list of the Joint Commission do not use abbreviations? Select all that apply.
A) U (unit)
B) QD (daily)
C) NPO (nothing per os)
D) mL (milliliters)
E) (greater than)

Question

Which of the following abbreviations is on the list of the Joint Commission do not use abbreviations? Select all that apply.
A) U (unit)
B) QD (daily)
C) NPO (nothing per os)
D) mL (milliliters)
E) > (greater than)

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The Joint Commission's "do not use" list includes abbreviations that can be easily misinterpreted and lead to medication errors. "U" can be mistaken for "0" (zero), causing a tenfold overdose or underdose. "QD" can be mistaken for "QID" (four times daily), leading to overdosing. The symbol ">" (greater than) can be misinterpreted as the number "7," leading to dosage errors. "NPO" and "mL" are not on the list; "NPO" is a standard abbreviation for "nothing by mouth," and "mL" is the preferred abbreviation for milliliters to avoid confusion with "1" or "I."

Which of the Following Abbreviations Is on the List of the Joint