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rayancarla1

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on: Jun 27, 2018
What should you do if you believe an abbreviation has the potential to be misinterpreted?
 
  A) Use the abbreviation and include a footnote in the document indicating the correct meaning.
  B) Use a different abbreviation for the word or phrase in question.
  C) Attach an appendix stating the definition of each abbreviation used in the document.
  D) Spell out the word or phrase and avoid using the abbreviation.

Question 2

Which of the following abbreviations has more than one potential meaning?
 
  A) CDC
  B) GYN
  C) g
  D) PA


jamesnevil303

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D
Explanation: A) Footnotes are not typically used in this way.
B) Many words have only one potential abbreviation.
C) Appendices are not typically used in this way.
D) Correct

Answer to Question 2

D
Explanation: A) CDC stands for Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
B) GYN stands for gynecology.
C) g stands for gram.
D) Correct; it can mean physician assistant, posteroanterior, or pernicious anemia.


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