Commonly Misused Medical Abbreviations

List of Error-Prone Abbreviations - Institute For Safe …

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These abbreviations, symbols, and dose designations should NEVER be used when communicating medical information verbally, electronically, and/or in handwritten applications. This includes internal communications; verbal, handwritten, or electronic …

Inappropriate Medical Abbreviations

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Medical Abbreviations That Have Contradictory or …

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Medical Abbreviations & Acronyms | OpenMD.com

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IU (international unit): may be confused with “IV” (intravenous) µg (microgram): may be confused with mg (milligram) U (unit): may be mistaken for “0” (zero), increasing the dose …

Appendix B: Some Common Abbreviations - MedlinePlus

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Abbreviation Stands for More information; ABG: Arterial blood gases: You may have an ABG test to detect lung diseases. ACE: Angiotensin converting enzyme: Drugs called ACE inhibitors are used to treat high blood pressure, heart failure, diabetes and kidney diseases. ACL: Anterior cruciate ligament: Commonly injured part of the knee: ADHD

A-Z List of Common Medical Abbreviations, Acronyms

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Abbreviations, acronyms, and medical terminology are used for many conditions, and for instructions on medication prescribed by your doctor. This is a shortlist …

75 Must-Know Medical Terms, …

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1. Abrasion: A cut or scrape that typically isn’t serious. 2. Abscess: A tender, fluid-filled pocket that forms in tissue, usually due to infection. 3. Acute: Signifies a …

How Medical Terminology Errors Can Cause …

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At times, the world of medicine can be affected by miscommunication, which in turn has proven to be detrimental to some patients and even fatal to others. This …

Medical Abbreviations List: Common …

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ABX - Antibiotics AC - Ante Cibum (before meals) Ad lib - Ad Libitum (at will, as desired) BC - Birth Control BID - Bis In Dies (twice a day) CAP - Capsule GTT - Guttae (drops) …

List of Commonly Misspelled Medical Terms - Caregiverology

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This is a list of commonly misspelled medical terms. The words that are in bold are spelled correctly, but could still be mean't for something else depending on the context. The …