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Common abbreviations that cause medication errors include U (unit), mg (milligram), QD (every day), SC (subcutaneous), TIW (three times per week), D/C (discharge or discontinue), HS (at bedtime or "hours of sleep"), cc (cubic centimeters), and AU (each ear).
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For pediatric patients, intravenous fluids are the most commonly cited products involved in medication errors that are reported to the USP.
It is difficult to obtain enough calcium without consuming milk or other dairy foods.
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